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Shelly Beach

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2261
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,620,000.

The upward trend in home prices in SHELLY BEACH, 2261 averaged 5.24% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $800 mark, reflecting a 2.57% increase in returns based on the current median price in SHELLY BEACH.

An average of 2.42 real estate transactions take place per month in SHELLY BEACH which translates to 29 per annum.

29 properties were sold in SHELLY BEACH in 2016, making it the 705th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

SHELLY BEACH, 2261 places 638th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Shelly Beach is a coastal suburb on the NSW Central Coast about 94 kilometres by road from the Sydney CBD via the M1 and Central Coast Highway. It lies immediately south of Bateau Bay and is a short drive from The Entrance, positioning residents close to established town centres and services.

The 2021 ABS Census recorded 1,313 residents with a median age of 47 and small average household sizes typical of mature coastal suburbs.

Detached houses and semi-detached homes make up the dwelling mix across low-rise residential streets near the beach and golf course.

Local buses operated by Red Bus CDC run along The Entrance Road and Wyong Road, linking Shelly Beach with Gosford, Tuggerah and Wyong, and providing intercity rail connections to Sydney and Newcastle. Moovit trip plans show standard connections via routes such as 26 and 14X to Tuggerah Station, followed by onward travel.

Drivers reach the M1 Pacific Motorway via Wyong Road for metropolitan commutes across the Greater Sydney region.

Daily needs are met in nearby centres, with Bateau Bay Square providing major supermarkets and more than 80 specialty retailers within minutes of Shelly Beach. Additional shopping, dining and services cluster at The Entrance foreshore precinct, a short distance to the north.

Regional health care is available at Wyong Hospital, Hamlyn Terrace, and Gosford Hospital, all accessible by car or public transport.

Recreation focuses on the oceanfront and adjoining Wyrrabalong National Park headlands, with walking to Crackneck Lookout offering elevated coastal views.

Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers patrol selected Central Coast beaches in season, and residents follow beach-safety advice to swim between the flags.

Shelly Beach Golf Club sits at the eastern end of Shelly Beach Road, providing an 18-hole course overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The Tuggerah Lakes Cycleway begins at The Entrance and runs off-road to Chittaway Bay, giving residents a flat shared path for walking and cycling.

Public transport and road links integrate the suburb with employment, education and retail hubs at Gosford, Tuggerah and Wyong while preserving a local beach-and-golf identity.

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