Shell Cove at a glance
8,462
People
$1,505,000
Median sale
$970/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
NSW › Shell Cove › The Farm Way
$1,275,000–$1,320,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
251 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Asking
$1,275,000–$1,320,000
Asking range · $5,080/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Shell Cove at a glance
8,462
People
$1,505,000
Median sale
$970/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Shell Cove
-15.3%
Median sale
Suburb $1,505,000
+0.61 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.35%
Suburb median $1,505,000 from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$56,004 on top of the price (4.4% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: New South Wales schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Shell Cove's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
NSWPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $970/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Shell Cove at a glance
8,462
People
$1,505,000
Median sale
$970/wk
Median rent
3.35%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 90 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Shellharbour Marina Real EstateWelcome to your ultimate coastal sanctuary. Crafted to state-of-the-art standards by MGN Projects, this magnificent home offers an enviable lifestyle wrapped in modern elegance and sophistication. Positioned in the heart of Shell Cove's premier marina precinct, this property effortlessly combines pristine architectural design with low maintenance living.
Designed with a smart reverse layout to maximize light and elevation, the upper floor serves as the impressive main hub for living and entertaining. Here, beautiful engineered timber floors flow through an expansive open plan lounge and dining zone, anchored by a gourmet kitchen featuring stone benchtops, an island bench, an Omega gas cooktop, oven, rangehood, dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry. Glass sliding doors open effortlessly onto the upper level balcony, creating a continuous flow for outdoor dining and entertaining with an outdoor table and BBQ, all while taking in peaceful area views. The upper floor also hosts the luxurious master bedroom, complete with a walk-in-robe, a sleek private ensuite, and a convenient separate powder room (WC) for guests.
The ground floor offers fantastic versatility for family living or guests, housing two additional spacious bedrooms with built-wardrobes, a second living/rumpus area, and the main family bathroom complete with a deep soaking tub. From the downstairs living space, step directly out through sliding doors to the covered alfresco area, which extends onto a fully fenced, private grassed yard and landscaped gardens, perfect for kids and pets to play safely.
Beyond your doorstep lies an unmatched coastal lifestyle. Enjoy an effortless stroll to the vibrant Shell Cove Marina boardwalk, local waterfront dining, and nearby parks. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being within easy walking distance to the natural beauty of Bass Point Reserve, the famous surf break at Gudhu Beach, and the pristine waters of The Shallows Coast Reserve.
Complete with two split-system air conditioning units, water tank, an internal laundry on the lower level, and a double remote access garage with secure two car parking and internal access, this home represents the complete sea change dream.
Shell Cove is a family friendly suburb within Shellharbour and offers everything within only a short walk or drive including; The Marina, Killalea Regional Park, the Farm beach, The Links golf course, Shellharbour Village, Shell Cove Public School, Stocklands Shopping Centre and Movie Precinct. Shellharbour Junction Train Station is just down the road, Wollongong is only 22 kms away, 8 minutes to Kiama and 15 minutes to Jamberoo Action Park. The new Shellharbour Airport is nearby in Albion Park and only a 1 hour drive to the Southern suburbs of Sydney.
Listing description written by Michelle Mannex, Shellharbour Marina Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.