Shelly Beach, NSW 2261
Central Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2261
Updated
Median house price
$1,620,000
+6.9% over the past year.
Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Shelly Beach at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $525
- Population
- 1,313
- Median age 47
Prices: Median of 27 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2261), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Shelly Beach
Houses change hands at $1,620,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (27 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.9%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $324,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2261)
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What to know about Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $1,620,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Shelly Beach has roughly 1,313 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Shelly Beach scores 4/100 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.
Summer days here average around 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,171 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Shelly Beach
Schools serving Shelly Beach: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Shelly Beach's population at 1,313, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.18% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,620,000 price tag). Units yield 8.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.18%
- On the $1,620,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.62%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +6.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
33 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,171 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Shelly Beach
- What is the median house price in Shelly Beach?
- The median house price in Shelly Beach, NSW 2261 is $1,620,000 (median of 27 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +6.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Shelly Beach?
- A useful starting point is the Shelly Beach median house price of $1,620,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Shelly Beach a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Shelly Beach is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2261), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,620,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 6.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Shelly Beach is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Shelly Beach postcode?
- Shelly Beach is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Shelly Beach?
- Shelly Beach is a suburb in the Central Coast Council area, NSW 2261.
- What is the average rent in Shelly Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $525.
- What schools are in Shelly Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Shelly Beach on this page, including Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, Brooke Avenue Public School.
- How walkable is Shelly Beach?
- Shelly Beach has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shelly Beach?
- Shelly Beach is close to Bay Village, Bateau Bay, Toowoon Bay, Long Jetty, Blue Bay.
- What is the population of Shelly Beach?
- The population of Shelly Beach is approximately 1,313 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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