Queensland location profile
Pelican Waters QLD 4551
Pelican Waters is a master-planned, canal-front suburb in Caloundra’s south on the Sunshine Coast, offering waterfront living, a marina, and a championship golf course. It appeals to families, professionals, and retirees seeking a quiet, upmarket coastal lifestyle close to beaches and services.
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Why families consider Pelican Waters
Affluent, family-friendly and retiree-oriented community with a high owner-occupier base, modern canal and golf-side homes, and a relaxed boating and outdoor lifestyle close to Caloundra amenities.
Amenities & services
- Pelican Waters Shopping Village (Woolworths-anchored)
- Pelican Waters Marina precinct dining and services
- Stockland Caloundra Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Local medical centres and pharmacies
- Caloundra Health Service (hospital) in nearby Caloundra
- Cafes and restaurants along Golden Beach and Pelican Waters Blvd
- Caloundra Library, 8 Omrah Ave, Caloundra
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Landsborough and Beerwah (Sunshine Coast line)
- Translink bus services connecting to Caloundra, Golden Beach, Kawana and Maroochydore
- Nicklin Way
- Caloundra Road
- Pelican Waters Boulevard
- Bruce Highway (via Caloundra Road)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Pelican Waters Golf Club
- Boating, kayaking and fishing on Pumicestone Passage
- Golden Beach foreshore walking and cycling paths
- Caloundra Aquatic Centre
- The Events Centre, Caloundra
- Pumicestone Passage (Moreton Bay Marine Park)
- Lamerough Creek Reserve
- Keith Hill Park
- Ben Bennett Bushland Park
- Golden Beach Foreshore Parklands
Education context
Multiple long day care and kindergarten options in Pelican Waters and nearby Golden Beach/Caloundra; vacancies vary by age group with occasional waitlists for infants.
- University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Sippy Downs campus (~25km)
- USC Moreton Bay, Petrie (~75km)