Flinders at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,118
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Flinders.
The postcode for Flinders is 2529 (NSW).
Flinders (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Flinders has roughly 7,118 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Flinders scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flinders's population at 7,118, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,118
Median age
36
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
7,118
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
177
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Flinders.
Local schools for Flinders
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Government School Catchment
Flinders Public School
Shellharbour Public School
Warilla High School
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Frequently asked
About Flinders.
- What is the Flinders postcode?
- Flinders is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Flinders?
- Flinders is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Flinders?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Flinders?
- There are 20 schools serving Flinders on this page, including Flinders Public School, Shellharbour Anglican College, Shellharbour Public School.
- How walkable is Flinders?
- Flinders has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Flinders?
- Flinders is close to Blackbutt, Shell Cove, Shellharbour Square, Barrack Heights, Shellharbour City Centre.
- What is the population of Flinders?
- The population of Flinders is approximately 7,118 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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