Originally the Awabakals used the word Kahibah to refer to the area now called Pelican Flat. Commonly, such camps were placed on the dunes between the sea and the lagoon. The banks of some of the creeks draining into the lagoon show rubbing grooves, the result of grinding stone axes.
Some local caves have aboriginal wall paintings.
Related to Portion 19. Sale of the second subdivision took place on 8 January 192 1. It included Kenibea Avenue, Princes Avenue and Edward Street. The vendor was the Assurance and Thrift Association, George Street, Sydney. This mine was initially worked by Dr. Mitchell, who was the proprietor of the land known as the Burwood Estate.