Shellharbour
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Shellharbour is a scenic coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and friendly community. With a mix of charming waterfront areas and modern developments, it offers both leisure and family appeal. The city is relatively small, making it easy to explore on foot or bike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
3,520
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.58°, 150.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,740
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
923 mm
Internet Speed
118 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
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Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
644.0
Airport
WOL
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.