Oak Flats vs Shellharbour City Centre
The verdict
Shellharbour City Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $979K in Oak Flats. Oak Flats rates higher for transport (91 vs 76). Shellharbour City Centre is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.3 km).
Scores
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 64 |
| Transport | 91 | 76 |
| Education | 37 | 38 |
| Liveability | 73 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,840 | 457 |
| Median age | 42 | 71 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,488 | $949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 55.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 1.6 |
Growth: Oak Flats Moderate Growth · Shellharbour City Centre Moderate Growth
Property
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | $950K |
| Median unit price | $823K | $783K |
| House price YoY | 26.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 175 | 1,094 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 132 | 219 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 278 | 656 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,664 | 87,309 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oak Flats · Shellharbour City Centre
Transport
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 54 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 219 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Oak Flats | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 84.4 km | 84.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Oak Flats | Shellharbour City Centre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,840 | 457 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,123 | 476 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,839 | 591 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Oak Flats or Shellharbour City Centre?
Shellharbour City Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $950K versus $979K.
Which has better schools, Oak Flats or Shellharbour City Centre?
Shellharbour City Centre has a higher average school ICSEA (Oak Flats 978 vs Shellharbour City Centre 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oak Flats or Shellharbour City Centre?
Oak Flats has the higher transport score (Oak Flats 91/100 vs Shellharbour City Centre 76/100).
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