Shell Cove NSW 2529 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Shell Cove is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2529). The median sale price is $1.55M (+363% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $760/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.5%. It has a population of about 7,591 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,250,000 |
| 2022 | $1,335,000 |
| 2023 | $1,258,425 |
| 2024 | $1,350,000 |
| 2025 | $1,410,000 |
| 2026 | $1,550,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $620 |
| 3-bedroom | $760 |
| 4+ bed | $920 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (61% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 7,591
- Median age: 40
- Median weekly household income: $2,452
- Average household size: 3
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1076 · 92th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1021 · 72th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Shell Cove
- Shell Cove Public School · Primary School
- Illawarra Environmental Education Centre · Environmental Education Centre
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Shellharbour Junction Station (train), about 2.2 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Shell Cove?
The median sale price in Shell Cove NSW 2529 is $1,550,000, up 363% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Shell Cove?
The median weekly rent in Shell Cove (postcode 2529) is $760 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Shell Cove?
The estimated gross rental yield in Shell Cove is about 2.5%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Shell Cove?
Schools located in Shell Cove include Shell Cove Public School, Illawarra Environmental Education Centre.
Nearby suburbs
- Dunmore 2529
- Flinders 2529
- Minnamurra 2533
- Shellharbour 2529
- Kiama Downs 2533
- Blackbutt 2529
- Barrack Heights 2528
- Barrack Point 2528
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.