Flinders vs Shellharbour
The verdict
Flinders is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.40M in Shellharbour. Flinders rates higher for transport (76 vs 63). Shellharbour is closer to the coast (640 m vs 2.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Flinders rates higher (95 vs 53/100 in Shellharbour).
Scores
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 63 |
| Transport | 76 | 63 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 76 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,118 | 3,520 |
| Median age | 36 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,103 | $1,596 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 81.2% | 81.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Flinders High Growth · Shellharbour High Growth
Property
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $830K | $861K |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 53 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 112 | 284 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 98 | 199 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | 369 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,093 | 7,926 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,004 | 1,025 |
See the full school list on each profile: Flinders · Shellharbour
Transport
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 222 | 220 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Flinders | 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 | 11 |
| Parks | 16 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 640 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.4 km | 84.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 940 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
Population & growth
| Flinders | Shellharbour | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,118 | 3,520 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,701 | 3,808 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,151 | 6,503 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Flinders or Shellharbour?
Flinders has the higher residential safety score (Flinders 95/100 vs Shellharbour 53/100).
Which is more affordable, Flinders or Shellharbour?
Flinders is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Flinders or Shellharbour?
Shellharbour has a higher average school ICSEA (Flinders 1004 vs Shellharbour 1025; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Flinders or Shellharbour?
Flinders has the higher transport score (Flinders 76/100 vs Shellharbour 63/100).
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