Pelican Point, Western Australia

Pelican Point is a northeastern suburb of Bunbury, Western Australia, located about 6 km from the city centre. It borders the suburb of Eaton and falls within the City of Bunbury local government area.

 History 
Pelican Point was developed from 1997 onwards, with planning led by the City of Bunbury. The Sanctuary Golf Resort, designed in 1994, became a central feature around which housing estates were built.

Pelican Point has a relatively high median house price of $637,500, higher than nearby suburbs such as Eaton – $355,000, Australind – $389,000, and Glen Iris – $328,250.

 Geography 
The suburb is bordered by Leschenault Estuary to the north and northwest, Collie River to the northeast, Old Coast Road to the east, and the Bunbury port railway to the south and west Only the northeastern third of the suburb is developed for residential use.

 Facilities 
Facilities there include the Sanctuary Golf Resort, which opened in 1999, with an 18-hole course and hotel. There are also walking and cycling trails, estuary views, boat ramp, parks, and B&Bs. There is also a small local centre at Estuary Drive and Old Coast Road and larger shopping at Eaton Central and Bunbury Forum, and other facilities such as Eaton Community Centre and Eaton Primary School.

 Transport 
Pelican Point is served by bus routes 601 and 701, connecting to Bunbury's central bus station, which travel time is approximately 15 minutes. Services are operated by Bunbury City Transit for the Public Transport Authority.Bunbury 5 , Bunbury City Transit, effective 18 January 2004. Accessed 4 October 2006.