Calderwood vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
The verdict
Calderwood rates higher for transport (23 vs 16). Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) is closer to the coast (10.8 km vs 12.8 km).
Scores
CalderwoodYellow Rock (Shellharbour)
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 26 |
| Transport | 23 | 16 |
| Education | 47 | 41 |
| Liveability | 29 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,013 | 226 |
| Median age | 30 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,431 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 87.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Growth: Calderwood High Growth · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) High Growth
Property
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 26.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 232 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 266 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,954 | 885 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Calderwood · Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)
Transport
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 16 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 229 | 238 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 7.0 km |
Liveability
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.8 km | 10.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.0 km | 91.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.2 km | 10.5 km |
Population & growth
| Calderwood | Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,013 | 226 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,727 | 280 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,832 | 362 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.50% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Calderwood or Yellow Rock (Shellharbour)?
Calderwood has the higher transport score (Calderwood 23/100 vs Yellow Rock (Shellharbour) 16/100).
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