Shellharbour, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Shellharbour is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,520. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,520 |
| Population Density | 46 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -34.5833°, 150.8667° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (953 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shellharbour
Shellharbour is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,520. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Shellharbour
Shellharbour has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 77.4 sq mi (200.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5833°S, 150.8667°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Shellharbour has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Shellharbour
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Shellharbour Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shellharbour
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i98FM | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Shellharbour
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Museum | ||||
| Black Diamond Heritage Centre | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Breakwater Battery Military Museum | ||||
| Gerringong Heritage Museum | ||||
| Historical Aircraft Restoration Society | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum | ||||
| Illawarra Light Railway Museum | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Science Space | ||||
| Shellharbour City Museum | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Old Court House | ||||
| The Pilots Cottage Museum | ||||
| Tongarra Museum |
Libraries in Shellharbour
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Park library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bulli Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Corrimal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dapto District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gerringong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kiama Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oak Flats Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shellharbour City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unanderra Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Wollongong Library (16) | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrawong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wollongong City Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shellharbour
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiama Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Shellharbour
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shellharbour
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Shellharbour
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Shellharbour
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shellharbour
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shellharbour
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resin Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Shellharbour
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| WIN Entertainment Centre | ||
| WIN Stadium |
Airports Near Shellharbour
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | - | Large Airport |
| (Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport | WSI | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| Camden Airport | CDU | Medium Airport |
| Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS Albatross | NOA | Medium Airport |
| Shellharbour Airport | WOL | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowral Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bullio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambewarra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaspers Brush Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jervis Bay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mittagong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tadji Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| The Oaks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wedderburn Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yerranderie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shellharbour
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Shellharbour Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Shellharbour
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Illawarra Cancer Care Centre | ||
| Illawarra Radiology Group | ||
| Wollongong Campus Medical Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shellharbour
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shellharbour Community Church |
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Shipwrecks Near Shellharbour
1 documented shipwrecks found near Shellharbour.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comboyne | - | A steamship that was wrecked off Bass Point. |
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What is the population of Shellharbour?
Shellharbour has a population of 3,520 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shellharbour?
Shellharbour enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.
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