The Sanctuary Golf Resort was designed in 1994 by Michael Coate, and residential estates opened around it and along the surrounding waterways and wetlands.

The median house price in Pelican Point is $637,500,[2] which is significantly higher than the neighbouring urban suburbs of Eaton ($355,000[3]), Australind ($389,000[4]) and Glen Iris ($328,250[5]).

Scenic dual use trails for walking and biking run along the northern and western edges of Pelican Point, overlooking the estuary.

A neighbourhood shopping centre exists at the intersection of Estuary Drive and Old Coast Road.

Pelican Point is served by the 601 (Eaton) and 701 (Australind) routes from Bunbury's central bus station, with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes.