Shellharbour — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2529 Unit Rank #4 of 33 in Wollongong
$930K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
76 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
34d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
-2.8% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
4.2%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.6% vacancy
Strong
#4/33 Good Structure 91 $930K

Atlaso rates Shellharbour units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.55%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better units options may be available in Wollongong.

At $930K, Shellharbour ranks #4 of 33 units in Wollongong. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices grew 8.3% over the past year.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

3 stronger-positioned units identified in Wollongong.

Shellharbour Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Balanced No strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
-16.2%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+12.2%
Rents (12mo)
0.5%
Vacancy
33%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$943K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$807/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2529.

Suburb Profile

Shellharbour at a Glance

SEIFA Index
7/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,878/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
27%
of income
Population Growth
+0.1%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
31.0% owned 39.5% mortgage 27.0% renting

Demographic Trends

Shellharbour Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Shellharbour Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shellharbour a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Shellharbour as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Shellharbour and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Shellharbour?
The current median house price in Shellharbour, nsw is $930K, with annual growth of +15.3%. Properties sell in approximately 34 days.
How fast do properties sell in Shellharbour?
Properties in Shellharbour sell in 34 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Shellharbour?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Shellharbour's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Shellharbour?
The gross rental yield for houses in Shellharbour is 4.2%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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