Shellharbour City Council
Shellharbour City Centre
Shellharbour City Centre at a glance
Median house
$760,000
+4.5% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
457
Median age 71
About
Welcome to Shellharbour City Centre.
Shellharbour City Centre is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$760,000
+4.5% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$760,000
+4.5% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
31
Average days to sell
457
Median age: 71
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.22%
Based on $760,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.06%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202635%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.5%/yr
2021
$610K
5-year change
+25%
2026
$760K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
457
Median age
71
Family households
44%
Lone person
52%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
419
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.
48
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shellharbour City Centre.
Local schools for Shellharbour City Centre
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
Barrack Heights Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Shellharbour City Centre.
- What is the median house price in Shellharbour City Centre?
- The median house price in Shellharbour City Centre, NSW 2529 is $760,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +4.5%.
- What is the Shellharbour City Centre postcode?
- Shellharbour City Centre is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shellharbour City Centre?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Shellharbour City Centre?
- There are 20 schools serving Shellharbour City Centre on this page, including Oak Flats High School, Balarang Public School, Barrack Heights Public School.
- How walkable is Shellharbour City Centre?
- Shellharbour City Centre has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shellharbour City Centre?
- Shellharbour City Centre is close to Shellharbour Square, Balarang, Blackbutt, Barrack Heights, Oak Flats Dc.
- What is the population of Shellharbour City Centre?
- Shellharbour City Centre has approximately 457 residents. The median age is 71.
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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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