Shellharbour Square at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
29.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Shellharbour Square.
The postcode for Shellharbour Square is 2529 (NSW).
Shellharbour Square (2529) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.
Shellharbour Square has roughly 29,134 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Shellharbour Square 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 Square's population at 29,134, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
29,134
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
29,134
Median age: 40
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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 Square.
Local schools for Shellharbour Square
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Government School Catchment
Oak Flats High School
Barrack Heights Public School
Balarang Public School
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Frequently asked
About Shellharbour Square.
- What is the Shellharbour Square postcode?
- Shellharbour Square is in the 2529 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- Where is Shellharbour Square?
- Shellharbour Square is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2529, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shellharbour Square?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Shellharbour Square?
- There are 20 schools serving Shellharbour Square on this page, including Oak Flats High School, Barrack Heights Public School, Balarang Public School.
- How walkable is Shellharbour Square?
- Shellharbour Square 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 Square?
- Shellharbour Square is close to Shellharbour City Centre, Blackbutt, Balarang, Barrack Heights, Oak Flats Dc.
- What is the population of Shellharbour Square?
- The population of Shellharbour Square is approximately 29,134 (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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