Overall score
Caloundra West
53.4/100
Pelican Waters
49.4/100
Caloundra West vs Pelican Waters, QLD Suburb Comparison
Caloundra West for retirees and value; Pelican Waters for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Caloundra WestPelican Waters
Crime rate
Caloundra West
44.4 / 1k
Pelican Waters
44.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Caloundra West
107
Pelican Waters
124
Population
Caloundra West
7,270
Pelican Waters
7,393
Metric leadCaloundra West 6Pelican Waters 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCaloundra West
- Best for familiesPelican Waters
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsPelican Waters
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Caloundra West | Pelican Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.2/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 44.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 10 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 124 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 2.3% |
| Population | 7,270 | 7,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Caloundra West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Pelican Waters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Caloundra West tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Pelican Waters stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Caloundra West suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Pelican Waters is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.