Little Pelican
NSW 2281 • New South Wales
About Little Pelican
Little Pelican is a small waterfront locality on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area approximately 26 kilometres south of Newcastle's CBD. The locality covers just 0.31 square kilometres and recorded no permanent residents at the 2021 census, indicating it functions primarily as a recreational and holiday area. Positioned beside the Swansea Channel — the narrow tidal waterway connecting Lake Macquarie to the Pacific Ocean — Little Pelican enjoys a scenic lakeside and coastal character.
The area is prized for its access to Lake Macquarie's calm waters, making it popular for fishing, boating, kayaking, and waterfront relaxation. The neighbouring suburb of Pelican is immediately to the north, and the commercial centre of Swansea is less than 2 kilometres to the south, providing access to shops, cafés, and local services. The broader Lake Macquarie region attracts visitors for its combination of water-based activities, nature reserves, and proximity to both Newcastle and the Central Coast.
Little Pelican falls under postcode 2281 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Swansea electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Lake Macquarie Bus Co. services via Swansea — Swansea / Charlestown / Newcastle 5 min to Swansea, ~60 min to Newcastle
Commute to Newcastle
🛣️ The locality's small size and waterfront position make car travel the norm. Swansea provides the nearest everyday amenities.
A tiny waterfront locality with no internal amenities. Swansea is walkable at under 2 km for those close to its centre, but a car is needed for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blacksmiths Public School ICSEA 10042281 Location map We are located at Amaroo St
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Caves Beach Public School ICSEA 10194971 1838 Park Ave
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Swansea High School ICSEA 9724971 1944 Park Ave
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Nords Wharf Public School ICSEA 10234976 1257 Marine Parade
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Pelican Flat Public School ICSEA 9814971 1543 Karog St
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213 Northcote Avenue
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Swansea Public School ICSEA 9234971 1267 Rawson St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Little Pelican by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Little Pelican Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Little Pelican" under Suburb