Pelican Point, Western Australia — 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 Point, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
| Locality | Pelican Point |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Bunbury |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.31725 |
| Longitude | 115.69213 |
| Population | 857 |
| Density | 354.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 6230 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 153 km south |
Pelican Point is a locality in the City Of Bunbury local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 857. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 354.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 153 km south of Perth. Pelican Point is located at 33.3173°S, 115.6921°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6230. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pelican Point is a stretch of coastline where the land surrenders gently to the restless sea, a place of sandy shores and resilient scrub. It lies 5.2 km east of Bunbury, WA (from Bunbury, WA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 5.0 km south-west of Australind. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the Indian Ocean's proximity, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, washes over the landscape in hues of honey and rose, softening the edges of the dunes and painting the low-lying vegetation with a warm, ephemeral glow. The terrain is a mosaic of low dunes, interspersed with patches of hardy coastal grasses and the occasional hardy flowering shrub, all sculpted by the prevailing winds that whisper secrets from the west. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land rises in subtle undulations, hinting at the broader contours of the South West region.
Historically, this locale has been a point of passage and a place of sustenance, deeply connected to the waterways that frame it. The waters of Koombana Bay, just a stone's throw away, have long been a vital resource, supporting a thriving fishing industry that continues to be a cornerstone of Pelican Point's local economy, its catches finding their way to markets and tables far and wide. This maritime heritage is palpable, felt in the weathered faces of the fishermen and the steady hum of activity around the harbour. The presence of the historic Bunbury Lighthouse, a stoic guardian watching over the bay, further anchors Pelican Point in a narrative of maritime endeavour and coastal life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pelican Point, Western Australia 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 Point, in the City Of Bunbury local government area.
Detailed location data for Pelican Point includes the postcode (6230), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Bunbury), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Point 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. |