Shelly Beach
NSW 2261 • Greater Sydney
About Shelly Beach
Shelly Beach is a small coastal suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located within the Central Coast Council area near The Entrance and Toowoon Bay. With a population of 1,313 at the 2021 census and a median age of 47, it covers 1.2 square kilometres at 27 metres elevation. The suburb is a quiet residential area perched on headlands overlooking the Pacific Ocean, known for its sheltered beach and rock pools.
Shelly Beach offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with direct access to its namesake sheltered beach, popular for swimming, snorkelling, and rock-pool exploration. The suburb is within walking distance of The Entrance's shops, restaurants, and the pelican feeding at the channel. It attracts retirees, families, and weekenders drawn to the affordable Central Coast beachside living, mild climate, and natural beauty of this stretch of coastline.
Shelly Beach falls under postcode 2261 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Red Bus 23, 25 — The Entrance to Tuggerah Station 25 min to Tuggerah
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ The Entrance (5 min) is the local centre. M1 Motorway provides access to Sydney.
Beach and The Entrance shops within walking distance. Good for daily walks but car needed for broader services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bateau Bay Public School ICSEA 10294332 8000 2A Waratah Street
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10-12 Debra Anne Drive
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Berkeley Vale Public School ICSEA 9884388 1796 Pindarri Avenue
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4388 1899 Berkeley Rd
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Chittaway Bay Public School ICSEA 9924388 2188 101 Chittaway Road
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Brooke Avenue Public School ICSEA 9314333 1022 Brooke Ave
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Killarney Vale Public School ICSEA 9634388 1066 Hendricks Rd
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4332 2944 The Entrance Rd
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Shelly Beach Road
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The Entrance Public School ICSEA 9234332 2154 Oakland Ave
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Hick's Lane
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4385 6802 Bellevue Rd
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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 Shelly Beach by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Shelly Beach Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Shelly Beach" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 46
- 2. New Zealand 15
- 3. Germany 11
- 4. Netherlands 9
- 5. China 5
- 6. India 4
- 7. Italy 4
- 8. Japan 4
- 9. South Africa 4
- 10. United States 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)