Blackbutt vs Shellharbour City Centre
The verdict
Shellharbour City Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.02M in Blackbutt. Blackbutt rates higher for education (43 vs 38). Shellharbour City Centre rates higher for transport (76 vs 64).
Scores
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 64 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 43 | 38 |
| Liveability | 75 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,291 | 457 |
| Median age | 43 | 71 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,604 | $949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 55.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.6 |
Growth: Blackbutt Moderate Growth · Shellharbour City Centre Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $950K |
| Median unit price | $775K | $743K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 61 | 1,094 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 182 | 219 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 334 | 656 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,124 | 91,685 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackbutt · Shellharbour City Centre
Transport
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 84.6 km | 84.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Blackbutt | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,291 | 457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,427 | 476 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,253 | 591 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Blackbutt or Shellharbour City Centre?
Shellharbour City Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $1.02M.
Which has better public transport, Blackbutt or Shellharbour City Centre?
Shellharbour City Centre has the higher transport score (Blackbutt 64/100 vs Shellharbour City Centre 76/100).
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