Shell Cove vs Shellharbour NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 1.4 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Shell Cove | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,591 | 3,520 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $600 | $420 |
| Owner-occupied | 78% | 66% |
| Family households | 87% | 73% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 6 |
| Tree canopy | 20% | 8% |
| Population 2011 | 4,029 | 3,327 |
What stands out
Shellharbour rents cheaper — $420 vs $600 a week at the census.
Shell Cove ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 6).
Shell Cove is the greener of the two (20% vs 8% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Shell Cove +88%, Shellharbour +6%.
In short
The two sit about 1.4 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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