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New South Wales · Postcode 2261
Shelly Beach postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 61 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Shelly Beach at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Shelly Beach ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Shelly Beach vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Shelly Beach | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,646 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $423 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2261 covers Shelly Beach, an inland suburb of Sydney about 61 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Shelly Beach has a population of 1,313 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,646, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 56 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Shelly Beach includes a median weekly rent of $423, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 500 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shelly Beach scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Shelly Beach is served by Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School.
Shelly Beach is part of the Wyong statistical area in New South Wales.
Shelly Beach details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2261 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 1,313 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,646/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $801/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $423 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1130/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 500 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 56 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3699595 |
| Longitude | 151.4858695 |
| Distance from Sydney | 61 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Wyong |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Dobell |
| State Electorate | Wyong |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 198 (15.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 139 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 277 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 363 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 345 (26.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 152 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 114 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 72 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 52 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 33 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 16 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 20 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 164 (33.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 209 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (20.8%) |
Schools in Shelly Beach
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Shelly Beach. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.