Shelly Beach, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Shelly Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,313. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°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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About Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located east of Tuggerah Lake and bordering the Pacific Ocean south of The Entrance. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area. It is 66 km south of Newcastle & 93 km north of Sydney. Shelly Beach is considered one of the most popular surfing beaches on the Central Coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,313 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.3700°, 151.4852° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (799 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,313. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3700°S, 151.4852°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in |
Shelly Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").
Schools in Shelly Beach
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Shelly Beach
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple J | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| CADA (AAC+) | urban | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| CADA (MP3) | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Power Cuts Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Shelly Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Barn | ||||
| Classroom | ||||
| Henry Kendall Historical Museum | ||||
| Old Sydney Town | ||||
| RSL Museum | ||||
| St Joseph's Boys Home Museum | ||||
| Wyong District Museum & Historical Society |
Libraries in Shelly Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateau Bay Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosford Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Entrance Library & Council Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Toukley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggerah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Umina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shelly Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Toukley Lions Markets |
Restaurants in Shelly Beach
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shelly Beach
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shelly Beach
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shelly Beach
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Shelly Beach
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Shelly Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Shelly Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shelly Beach
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Shelly Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Glen Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shelly Beach
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bateau Bay Baptist Church | |
| The Salvation Army Long Jetty Corps |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach has a population of 1,313 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
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