Pelican, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pelican, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Pelican |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.07145 |
| Longitude | 151.64494 |
| Population | 850 |
| Density | 726.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 4 m |
| Postcode | 2281 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 97 km north-northeast |
Pelican is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 850. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 726.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 4 m above sea level. It lies approximately 97 km north-northeast of Sydney. Pelican is located at 33.0714°S, 151.6449°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2281.
Pelican rests on the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie, a place where the land breathes a gentle sigh against the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 21.9 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 219°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-south-west of Charlestown. The air here carries a faint, salty tang, a constant whisper from the nearby ocean, mingling with the dry, sun-baked scent of coastal scrub. Low-lying hills, softened by time and the relentless coastal winds, slope down towards the lake, their slopes a mosaic of hardy grasses, resilient wattles, and the occasional, wind-sculptured gum tree. The houses of Pelican are scattered, some clustered near the water's edge, others climbing the gentle inclines, their colours muted against the bright Australian sky, reflecting the quiet character of the place. The light at dusk often paints the water in strokes of rose and lavender, a fleeting, breathtaking beauty that settles over Pelican like a benediction.
The history of Pelican is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters, a narrative woven with the quiet industry of fishing and the more boisterous echoes of early settlement. For generations, the lake has sustained its people, providing sustenance and a livelihood, a fact that still underpins the local economy, though modern influences have broadened its scope. While not a grand centre of industry, Pelican has found its niche, a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper connection to the natural world. Its distinctive character lies not in grand monuments, but in the everyday rhythm of its residents, the easy camaraderie shared over a morning coffee, the contented quiet of an afternoon spent by the lake. The very feel of Pelican speaks of a life lived in harmony with the water, a subtle understanding of tides and seasons that shapes the days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pelican, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Pelican, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pelican includes the postcode (2281), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pelican is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |