Caves Beach vs Little Pelican
The verdict
Caves Beach rates higher for education (51 vs 26). Little Pelican rates higher for liveability (64 vs 55).
Scores
Caves BeachLittle Pelican
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 41 |
| Transport | 43 | 31 |
| Education | 51 | 26 |
| Liveability | 55 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,016 | 0 |
| Median age | 49 | 65 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,750 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 85.6% | Data not available |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.5 |
Growth: Caves Beach Moderate Growth · Little Pelican Stable
Property
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $941K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 274 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 249 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 722 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,158 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,001 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Caves Beach · Little Pelican
Transport
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.5 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 530 m | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 94.4 km | 97.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 600 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Caves Beach | Little Pelican | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,016 | 0 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,218 | Data not available |
| Projected 2041 | 4,496 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | Data not available |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Caves Beach or Little Pelican?
Caves Beach has the higher transport score (Caves Beach 43/100 vs Little Pelican 31/100).
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