NSW Property Intelligence
Shell CoveNSW 2529
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Shell Cove is home to ~7,591 residents (median age 40), with 19% of households renting.
Rent in Shell Cove
The median house rent in Shell Cove is $800/week (373 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (162 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2529, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $525/wk | $540/wk |
| 2 | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| 3 | $755/wk | $810/wk |
| 4+ | $920/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Shell Cove fall in the intake zones of Shell Cove Public School, Warilla High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Shell Cove Public School#527 of 2159 in NSW
- Warilla High School#1157 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Shell Cove has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Marina Cottage Early Learning Centre, Early Learning On Bribie.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Shellharbour Junction Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Shell Cove (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 32 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 14 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20 | Upward |
Development activity
100 development applications were lodged in Shell Cove over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Shell Cove — quick answers
What is the median rent in Shell Cove?
Houses in Shell Cove (postcode 2529) have a median asking rent of $800/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Shell Cove?
Shell Cove addresses can be zoned for Shell Cove Public School, Warilla High School. Shell Cove Public School ranks in roughly the top 24% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Shell Cove?
Shell Cove has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Shell Cove to the Sydney CBD?
From Shellharbour Junction Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 131 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Shell Cove?
100 development applications were lodged in Shell Cove in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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