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Shelly Beach suburb profile

Shelly Beach is a compact beachside suburb on the Sunshine Coast just south of central Caloundra, centred on a small sandy bay and rugged headland. A foreshore walking route links it to neighbouring beaches, while the shoreline offers calm water for swimming and paddleboarding. The built form is a mix of low-rise beachfront apartments and older timber and fibro houses inland, many refreshed for holiday use or permanent living. The suburb has a relaxed seaside village feel, with a handful of cafes, a grassy reserve and easy access to Caloundra's shops and services, making it popular with families, holidaymakers and retirees.

Shelly Beach property market performance

Shelly Beach has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell a solid 8.3% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months four houses were reported sold. Houses sold in a median of 38 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Shelly Beach saw house rents rise a solid 7.1% over the last 12 months, to an average of $910 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-8.3%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
4N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
38N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$910N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.1%N/A

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Shelly Beach demographics

A community of 925 people, with a median age of 48. The typical household earns $2,026 a week, roughly $105,352 a year.

The suburb leans heavily towards couple families: 46.1% are couple families without children and 38.7% are couple families with children, while one-parent families make up 15.2%. Together the two couple family types account for 84.8% of families reported.

Homes in Shelly Beach are mostly owner-occupied, with 47.1% owned outright and 26.2% owned with a mortgage, a combined owner-occupied share of 73.3%. Renters represent 26.8% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Shelly Beach

Some popular suburbs near Shelly Beach include:

  • Moffat Beach: Coastal suburb centred on a surf beach and a rocky headland.
  • Kings Beach: Wide foreshore with beach parkland and a seaside promenade.
  • Dicky Beach: Sandy strip with a relaxed village atmosphere and coastal walking paths.
  • Caloundra: Regional town centre boasting several beaches, bays and waterfront parks.
  • Battery Hill: Elevated residential suburb with tree-lined streets and local reserves.

How does Shelly Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Shelly Beach’s median house price is 19.3% higher than Moffat Beach’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Shelly Beach have grown 5.8% higher than in Kings Beach.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Shelly Beach are selling 29.6% faster than in Kings Beach.

Choose the right real estate agents in Shelly Beach

There are 11 real estate agents in Shelly Beach, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 68.4% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Shelly Beach typically range from 2% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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