Shell Cove at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
7,591
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Shell Cove.
The postcode for Shell Cove is 2529 (NSW).
Shell Cove (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
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.
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Day to day
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.
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 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.
Population
7,591
Median age
40
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
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)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
7,591
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
242
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.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shell Cove.
Local schools for Shell Cove
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Government School Catchment
Shell Cove Public School
Shellharbour Public School
Flinders Public School
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Frequently asked
About Shell Cove.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shell Cove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $600.
- 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 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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