Caloundra vs Pelican Waters, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Caloundra | Pelican Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.1/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.7 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 10 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 123 |
| Population | 3,932 | 7,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPelican Waters
- Best for beach lifestyleCaloundra
- Best for investmentPelican Waters
- Best for best valuePelican Waters
Comparison summary
Caloundra and Pelican Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra; Housing (desirability) favours Pelican Waters; Crime rate favours Caloundra. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pelican Waters, Beach lifestyle → Caloundra, Investment → Pelican Waters, Best value → Pelican Waters.