Shellharbour NSW 2529 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Shellharbour is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2529). The median sale price is $1.02M (+105% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $760/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.9%. It has a population of about 3,520 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $870,000 |
| 2022 | $995,000 |
| 2023 | $915,000 |
| 2024 | $1,037,500 |
| 2025 | $1,100,000 |
| 2026 | $1,025,000 |
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 (59% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,520
- Median age: 46
- Median weekly household income: $1,596
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 994 · 55th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 961 · 42th 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 Shellharbour
- Shellharbour Public School · Primary School
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 2.3 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Shellharbour?
The median sale price in Shellharbour NSW 2529 is $1,025,000, up 105% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Shellharbour?
The median weekly rent in Shellharbour (postcode 2529) is $760 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Shellharbour?
The estimated gross rental yield in Shellharbour is about 3.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Shellharbour?
Schools located in Shellharbour include Shellharbour Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Barrack Heights 2528
- Barrack Point 2528
- Blackbutt 2529
- Flinders 2529
- Shell Cove 2529
- Warilla 2528
- Dunmore 2529
- Shellharbour City Centre 2529
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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.