Shellharbour City Council
Shellharbour
Shellharbour at a glance
Median house
$1,035,000
-0.2% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,520
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Shellharbour.
Shellharbour is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,035,000
-0.2% 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)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,035,000
-0.2% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
3,520
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.36%
Based on $1,035,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.36%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-0.2%
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 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 -0.2%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-1%
2026
$1.0M
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
3,520
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
301
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 Shellharbour.
Local schools for Shellharbour
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Shell Cove Public School
Illawarra Environmental Education Centre
Flinders Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Shellharbour.
- What is the median house price in Shellharbour?
- The median house price in Shellharbour, NSW 2529 is $1,035,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -0.2%.
- What is the Shellharbour postcode?
- Shellharbour is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shellharbour?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Shellharbour?
- There are 20 schools serving Shellharbour on this page, including Shell Cove Public School, Shellharbour Anglican College, Illawarra Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Shellharbour?
- Shellharbour has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shellharbour?
- Shellharbour is close to Shell Cove, Flinders, Minnamurra, Blackbutt, Barrack Heights.
- What is the population of Shellharbour?
- Shellharbour has approximately 3,520 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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