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Flinders

NSW 2529 • Rest of NSW

7,118
Population (2021)
$42,744
Median Income
2.31 km²
Area
$490/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanCoastalEstablishedMulticultural

About Flinders

Flinders is a compact residential suburb within the City of Shellharbour, located on the New South Wales Illawarra coast approximately 90 kilometres south of Sydney. Part of the Shellharbour urban area, the suburb has a population of 7,118 across just 2.3 square kilometres, giving it a dense, family-oriented character. The median age is 36 and the median household income of $2,103 per week is above the national average, reflecting the area's appeal to working families.

Flinders is home to a notable Macedonian community, one of the more distinctive demographic features of the suburb and a reflection of historic migration patterns to the Illawarra region. Residents benefit from proximity to Shellharbour's beaches, local shopping, and a range of schools and recreational facilities. The suburb's location within Shellharbour City offers easy access to Lake Illawarra and the coastal lifestyle, making it popular with families and those working in the Wollongong–Shellharbour corridor.

Flinders falls under postcode 2529 and is governed by Shellharbour Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shellharbour electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2529
Urban Area
Shellharbour
LGA / Council
Shellharbour
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Shellharbour
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.58°, 150.85°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.31 km²
Elevation
38m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Flinders, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Shellharbour Railway Station Group
Illawarra railway, Dunmore • SHR #01245

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Flinders by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Flinders Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Flinders" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$490
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.1%

93 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,679
Census 2021
7,118
▲ 6.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,400
Income 2021
$42,744
▲ 17.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,779
Born Overseas 1,124

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 200
  • 2. North Macedonia 162
  • 3. New Zealand 63
  • 4. Philippines 42
  • 5. Italy 39
  • 6. South Africa 38
  • 7. India 35
  • 8. Malta 31
  • 9. Turkey 28
  • 10. Scotland 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,547
Australian 2,477
Macedonian 628
Scottish 565
Irish 550
Italian 392
Australian Aboriginal 247
German 224
Maltese 220
Spanish 143

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,856
Both parents born in Australia
1,974
Both parents born overseas
1,030
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.7%
No Religion
32.5%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Hinduism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
461 (6.5%)
5-14 years
1,115 (15.7%)
15-19 years
547 (7.7%)
20-24 years
435 (6.1%)
25-34 years
872 (12.3%)
35-44 years
1,075 (15.1%)
45-54 years
982 (13.8%)
55-64 years
727 (10.2%)
65-74 years
598 (8.4%)
75-84 years
244 (3.4%)
85+ years
60 (0.8%)

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