Pelican Waters, Queensland — 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 Waters, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Pelican Waters |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.83247 |
| Longitude | 153.10116 |
| Population | 6,213 |
| Density | 742.3 /km² |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Elevation | 2 m |
| Postcode | 4551 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 71 km north |
Pelican Waters is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,213. The locality covers an area of 8.4 km², giving a population density of about 742.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 2 m above sea level. It lies approximately 71 km north of Brisbane. Pelican Waters is located at 26.8325°S, 153.1012°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4551.
Pelican Waters unfolds as a coastal haven where the gentle murmur of the Pumicestone Passage meets the broader embrace of the Pacific. It lies 4.7 km south-south-west of Caloundra, QLD (from Caloundra, QLD: bearing 214°T), and is situated 14.7 km south of Mountain Creek. Here, manicured lawns and contemporary residences are thoughtfully arranged around a network of sparkling canals, their calm waters reflecting the brilliant Queensland sky, often tinted with the soft hues of dawn and dusk. The air carries the faint, clean scent of salt and the distant cry of seabirds, a constant reminder of the proximity to the ocean. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery whisper in the warm breeze, and the broad, sun-drenched streets invite a leisurely exploration, the landscape a blend of carefully cultivated beauty and the untamed wildness of the nearby coastline.
The genesis of Pelican Waters is intrinsically linked to the development of the Sunshine Coast, evolving from land once largely dedicated to agricultural pursuits into a master-planned residential and lifestyle destination. This transformation has fostered a local economy heavily reliant on tourism and the services that cater to its vibrant population, with boating and watersports forming a significant part of everyday life. The town centre buzzes with activity, a modern hub offering a range of amenities, while the protected waters of the passage provide a sanctuary for marine life and a playground for its human inhabitants. It is a place where the modern Australian dream of coastal living is actively pursued, drawing a steady stream of travellers and new residents to its welcoming shores.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pelican Waters, Queensland 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 Waters, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Pelican Waters includes the postcode (4551), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), 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 Waters 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. |