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Shelly Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Shelly Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,280. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,280 Population 1/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,074 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,074 median income, 3.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$238,200 home value, $1,191/mo rent

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About Shelly Beach

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

Population1,280
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,074
Per Capita$27,074
Unemployment3.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$238,200
Rent$1,191
Ownership83.9%
Housing Units512

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population1,280
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-33.3700°, 151.4852°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,074
Median Age47.0 years

About Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,280. 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.

Shelly Beach has a population of 1,280 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,280
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
901.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shelly Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Shelly Beach is $27,074, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $521, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Shelly Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,074
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,074
Avg Weekly Wage$521

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shelly Beach is $238,200, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,191 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 83.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 512 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$238,200
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,191
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.9%
Owner-Occupied83.9%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units512

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Shelly Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-33.3700°N, 151.4852°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 52 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 85 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 132 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 135 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 136 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 130 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 141 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 120 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 105 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 111 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 143 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 110 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 34 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 108 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 95 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 125 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 128 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 126 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 123 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Schools in Shelly Beach

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus — — — —
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School — — — —
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shelly Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Seaspray Restaurant
Sushi Hub

Cafes in Shelly Beach

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boost Juice
Munchas

Gas Stations in Shelly Beach

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
EG Ampol

Banks in Shelly Beach

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newcastle Permanent

Golf Courses in Shelly Beach

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shelly Beach Golf Course

Breweries in Shelly Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Shelly Beach

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shelly Beach

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall 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.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shelly Beach

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bateau Bay Baptist Church
The Salvation Army Long Jetty Corps

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelly Beach

What is the population of Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach has a population of 1,280 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shelly Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,074, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $238,200 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Shelly Beach?

Shelly Beach has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $521. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shelly Beach?

The median home value in Shelly Beach is $238,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,191. The homeownership rate is 83.9%.

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