Caloundra West 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 West | Pelican Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.8 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 10 |
| Walkability | 72.5/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 103 | 123 |
| Population | 7,270 | 7,393 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPelican Waters
- Best for investmentCaloundra West
- Best for best valueCaloundra West
- Best for best schoolsPelican Waters
Comparison summary
Caloundra West and Pelican Waters offer different strengths across official suburb data. Caloundra West leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Caloundra West; Housing (desirability) favours Caloundra West; Parks & reserves favours Pelican Waters. Quick verdicts: Families → Pelican Waters, Investment → Caloundra West, Best value → Caloundra West, Best schools → Pelican Waters.