Pelican Lagoon
SA 5222 • South Australia
About Pelican Lagoon
Pelican Lagoon is a small rural locality of 30.9 square kilometres located in South Australia approximately 20 kilometres from Kingscote and around 110 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 48 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Pelican Lagoon is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Pelican Lagoon forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Kingscote provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Pelican Lagoon revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Pelican Lagoon falls under postcode 5222 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mawson electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Kingscote Approx 15 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Kingscote approximately 20 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.