Shell Cove, NSW 2529
Shellharbour City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2529
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Median house price
$1,450,000
+7.4% over the past year.
Median of 131 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Shell Cove at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $810
- Houses · units $660
- Population
- 7,591
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 131 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Shell Cove
Houses change hands at $1,450,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (131 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.4%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +7.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $290,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529)
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What to know about Shell Cove
Shell Cove (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW. The median house here is $1,450,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Shell Cove has roughly 7,591 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.
What it’s like to live here
Shell Cove scores 22/100 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,060 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Shell Cove
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 22/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Shell Cove's population at 7,591, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 87%
- Lone person
- 11%
- Owner occupied
- 77%
- Renter occupied
- 19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.90% (median rent $810/wk against a $1,450,000 price tag). Units yield 9.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.90%
- On the $1,450,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.99%
- On the $343,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +7.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
116 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,060 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Shell Cove
- What is the median house price in Shell Cove?
- The median house price in Shell Cove, NSW 2529 is $1,450,000 (median of 131 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +7.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Shell Cove?
- A useful starting point is the Shell Cove median house price of $1,450,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Shell Cove a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Shell Cove is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $810 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2529), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,450,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 7.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Shell Cove is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Shell Cove postcode?
- Shell Cove is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Shell Cove?
- Shell Cove is a suburb in the Shellharbour City Council area, NSW 2529.
- What is the average rent in Shell Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $810, for units it's $660.
- What schools are in Shell Cove?
- There are 20 schools serving Shell Cove on this page, including Shell Cove Public School, Shellharbour Public School, Stella Maris Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Shell Cove?
- Shell Cove has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shell Cove?
- Shell Cove is close to Shellharbour, Flinders, Barrack Heights, Blackbutt, Barrack Point.
- What is the population of Shell Cove?
- The population of Shell Cove is approximately 7,591 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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