Shellharbour City Centre at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
457
Median age 71
The brief
What to know about Shellharbour City Centre.
The postcode for Shellharbour City Centre is 2529 (NSW).
Shellharbour City Centre (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Shellharbour City Centre has roughly 457 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Shellharbour City Centre scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 Shellharbour City Centre's population at 457, with a median age of 71. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (52%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
457
Median age
71
Family households
44%
Lone person
52%
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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
457
Median age: 71
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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
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Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Balarang Public School
Barrack Heights Public School
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Frequently asked
About Shellharbour City Centre.
- What is the Shellharbour City Centre postcode?
- Shellharbour City Centre is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Shellharbour City Centre?
- Shellharbour City Centre is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, 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?
- The population of Shellharbour City Centre is approximately 457 (2021 Census). 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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