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{{About|the Shellharbour suburb|the [[Local government in Australia|LGA]]|City of Shellharbour|[[Electoral districts of New South Wales|the state electoral district]]|Electoral district of Shellharbour}}.
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The suburb is centred on the small recreational harbour named Shell Harbour. It has two main beaches: Shellharbour Beach, which runs to [[Barrack Point, New South Wales|Barrack Point]] and Shellharbour South Beach, which runs toward [[Bass Point (Australia)|Bass Point]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area|title=Shellharbour Area|publisher=Destination New South Wales|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref>
The suburb is centred on the small recreational harbour named Shell Harbour. It has two main beaches: Shellharbour Beach, which runs to [[Barrack Point, New South Wales|Barrack Point]] and Shellharbour South Beach, which runs toward [[Bass Point (Australia)|Bass Point]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area|title=Shellharbour Area|publisher=Destination New South Wales|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref>

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Shellharbour is undergoing extensive development with the construction of many new retail outlets and home-units. The main street is Addison Street, with many footpath cafés and shops and the Roo Theatre Company, running through the town and ending with the Ocean Beach Hotel opposite the harbour. Adjacent to the harbour is the [[Beverley Whitfield]] saltwater swimming pool<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neilphoto.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/shellharbour-beverley-whitfield-pool/|title=Shellharbour 2 – Beverley Whitfield Pool|first=Neil James |last=Whitfield |date=10 January 2010|publisher=Neil's Wollongong & Sydney|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> and across from the Shellharbour Beach facilities is the Beverley Whitfield park, containing the Tom "Scout" Willoughby cricket oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/FileData/pdf/SportsFieldLocations.pdf|title=Sporting Facilities within the Shellharbour Local Government Area|date=16 October 2012|publisher=Shellharbour City Council|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref>


Shellharbour hosts Harbourside Markets on the fourth Sunday of the month, in Little Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area/shellharbour/events/shellharbour-village-harbourside-markets|title=Shellharbour Village Harbourside Markets {{!}} Shellharbour Event|website=VisitNSW.com|language=en-au|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>
Shellharbour hosts Harbourside Markets on the fourth Sunday of the month, in Little Park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area/shellharbour/events/shellharbour-village-harbourside-markets|title=Shellharbour Village Harbourside Markets {{!}} Shellharbour Event|website=VisitNSW.com|language=en-au|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref>


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== History and culture ==
The area was inhabited by indigenous Australians for thousands of years. European habitation began from about 1817 onwards.<ref>{{cite web
The area was inhabited by indigenous Australians for thousands of years. European habitation began from about 1817 onwards.<ref>{{cite web
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Shellharbour was originally known as ''Yerrowah'' and later as ''Peterborough''.<ref>{{NSW GNR|id=TRqwXttLKW|title=Shellharbour|access-date=23 October 2006}}</ref>
Shellharbour was originally known as ''Yerrowah'' and later as ''Peterborough''.<ref>{{NSW GNR|id=TRqwXttLKW|title=Shellharbour|access-date=23 October 2006}}</ref>


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== History and culture ==
Shellharbour's coastline is littered with 9 shipwrecks, and other historical sites like Bass Point which is home to various Aboriginal archaeological evidence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area/shellharbour|title=Shellharbour – Accommodation, Maps, Attractions & Events|website=VisitNSW.com|language=en-au|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> The shipwrecks date back to 1851, and are all protected under the State NSW Heritage Act 1977 & Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.
Shellharbour's coastline is littered with 9 shipwrecks, and other historical sites like Bass Point which is home to various Aboriginal archaeological evidence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/shellharbour-area/shellharbour|title=Shellharbour – Accommodation, Maps, Attractions & Events|website=VisitNSW.com|language=en-au|access-date=19 February 2017}}</ref> The shipwrecks date back to 1851, and are all protected under the State NSW Heritage Act 1977 & Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.


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* Franz – Wrecked near Lake Illawarra on 9 September 1879.
* Franz – Wrecked near Lake Illawarra on 9 September 1879.
* Our Own – Ran aground at Bass Point on 21 August 1880.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Shipwrecks – Shellharbour|publisher=Maritime Archaeology Unit|isbn=1 876415 44 4|location=Parramatta}}</ref>
* Our Own – Ran aground at Bass Point on 21 August 1880.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Shipwrecks – Shellharbour|publisher=Maritime Archaeology Unit|isbn=1 876415 44 4|location=Parramatta}}</ref>

==Facilities==
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Shellharbour is undergoing extensive development with the construction of many new retail outlets and home-units. The main street is Addison Street, with many footpath cafés and shops and the Roo Theatre Company, running through the town and ending with the Ocean Beach Hotel opposite the harbour. Adjacent to the harbour is the [[Beverley Whitfield]] saltwater swimming pool<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neilphoto.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/shellharbour-beverley-whitfield-pool/|title=Shellharbour 2 – Beverley Whitfield Pool|first=Neil James |last=Whitfield |date=10 January 2010|publisher=Neil's Wollongong & Sydney|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref> and across from the Shellharbour Beach facilities is the Beverley Whitfield park, containing the Tom "Scout" Willoughby cricket oval.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/FileData/pdf/SportsFieldLocations.pdf|title=Sporting Facilities within the Shellharbour Local Government Area|date=16 October 2012|publisher=Shellharbour City Council|access-date=26 March 2013}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
According to the [[Census in Australia#2016|2016 census]] of Population, there were 3,561 people in Shellharbour.
According to the {{CensusAU|2021}} of population, there were 3,520 people in Shellharbour.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 2.8% of the population.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.8% of the population.
* 75.9% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England 4.9%.
* 81.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England 4.5%.
* 85.2% of people only spoke English at home.
* 88.5% of people only spoke English at home.
* The most common responses for religion were Catholic 29.7%, No Religion 23.6% and Anglican 19.6%.<ref name="Census2011"/>
* The most common responses for religion were No Religion 35.7%, Catholic 27.5% and Anglican 17.2%.<ref>{{Census 2021 AUS| id= SAL13548| name= Shellharbour (State Suburb)| accessdate=30 July 2024|quick=on}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Caitlin Foord]] - Australian soccer player
*[[Edward Allen (Australian politician)|Edward Allen]] – politician
*[[James Bell (Australian footballer)|James Bell]] — Australian rules footballer
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*[[Kane Linnett]] - soccer player
*[[Dan Palmer]] - former rugby union player
*[[Josh Bingham]] – soccer player
*[[Ellen Perez]] - Australian tennis player
*[[Trudy Burke]] – soccer player
*[[Ron Costello]] – rugby league player
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*[[Adam Zampa]] - Australian cricketer
*[[Adam Docker (rugby league)|Adam Docker]] – rugby league player

*[[Jai Field]] – Rugby League Player / Super League Player
==See also==
*[[John Daniel FitzGerald]] – politician
* [[Shellharbour City Centre, New South Wales|Shellharbour City Centre]]
*[[Caitlin Foord]] – soccer player, [[Arsenal WFC]] and the [[Matildas]]
*[[Jackson Ford]] – rugby league player
*[[Madeline Heiner]] – runner
*[[Beau Henry]] – rugby league player
*[[Rikeya Horne]] – rugby league player
*[[Michelle Heyman]] – soccer player
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*[[Kane Linnett]] – soccer player
*[[Dan Palmer]] – rugby union player
*[[Ellen Perez]] – tennis player
*[[John Reid (Australian politician)|John Reid]] – politician
*[[Casey Sablowski]] – hockey player
*[[David Smith (canoeist)|David Smith]] – canoeist
*[[Alexander Volkanovski]] – UFC Champion
*[[Beverley Whitfield]] – swimmer
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*[[Adam Zampa]] – cricketer


==References==
==References==
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“Shellharbour Town Centre – the town we call a city".


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/ Shellharbour City Council website]
*[http://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/ Shellharbour City Council website]
*[http://www.tourismshellharbour.com.au/ Tourism Shellharbour website]
*[http://www.tourismshellharbour.com.au/ Tourism Shellharbour website]

*[http://www.shellys.com.au/ Shellharbour Workers' Club website]
*[http://shellharbour.daveict.com/ Shellharbour City]


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{{City of Shellharbour suburbs |state=autocollapse}}

Latest revision as of 07:24, 30 July 2024

This article is about the Shellharbour suburb. For the LGA, see City of Shellharbour. For the state electoral district, see Electoral district of Shellharbour.

Shellharbour
New South Wales
Shellharbour is located in New South Wales
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Coordinates34°35′S 150°52′E / 34.583°S 150.867°E / -34.583; 150.867
Population3,520 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1817
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
LGA(s)City of Shellharbour
RegionIllawarra
ParishTerragong
State electorate(s)Shellharbour
Federal division(s)Whitlam

Shellharbour (also known as Shellharbour Village) is a suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It also gives its name to the local government area, City of Shellharbour, and its central business district, Shellharbour City Centre.

The suburb is centred on the small recreational harbour named Shell Harbour. It has two main beaches: Shellharbour Beach, which runs to Barrack Point and Shellharbour South Beach, which runs toward Bass Point.[2]

Shellharbour hosts Harbourside Markets on the fourth Sunday of the month, in Little Park.[3]

History and culture

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The area was inhabited by indigenous Australians for thousands of years. European habitation began from about 1817 onwards.[4] Shellharbour was originally known as Yerrowah and later as Peterborough.[5]

Shellharbour's coastline is littered with 9 shipwrecks, and other historical sites like Bass Point which is home to various Aboriginal archaeological evidence.[6] The shipwrecks date back to 1851, and are all protected under the State NSW Heritage Act 1977 & Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.

Shipwrecks include:

  • Alexander Berry – Wrecked at Bass Point on 1 July 1901.
  • Amphitrite – Ran aground at Shellharbour on 15 May 1851.
  • Bertha – Wrecked in a gale on 9 September 1879.
  • Cities Service Boston – Went ashore at Bass Point on 16 May 1943.
  • Comboyne – Wrecked off Bass Point on 27 November 1920.
  • Echo – Wrecked near Long Point on 21 March 1863.
  • Franz – Wrecked near Lake Illawarra on 9 September 1879.
  • Our Own – Ran aground at Bass Point on 21 August 1880.[7]

Facilities

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Shellharbour is undergoing extensive development with the construction of many new retail outlets and home-units. The main street is Addison Street, with many footpath cafés and shops and the Roo Theatre Company, running through the town and ending with the Ocean Beach Hotel opposite the harbour. Adjacent to the harbour is the Beverley Whitfield saltwater swimming pool[8] and across from the Shellharbour Beach facilities is the Beverley Whitfield park, containing the Tom "Scout" Willoughby cricket oval.[9]

Demographics

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According to the 2021 census of population, there were 3,520 people in Shellharbour.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.8% of the population.
  • 81.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England 4.5%.
  • 88.5% of people only spoke English at home.
  • The most common responses for religion were No Religion 35.7%, Catholic 27.5% and Anglican 17.2%.[10]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Shellharbour (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Shellharbour Area". Destination New South Wales. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Shellharbour Village Harbourside Markets | Shellharbour Event". VisitNSW.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Our History". Shellharbour City Council. Retrieved 16 March 2008.
  5. ^ "Shellharbour". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 23 October 2006. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ "Shellharbour – Accommodation, Maps, Attractions & Events". VisitNSW.com. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  7. ^ Shipwrecks – Shellharbour. Parramatta: Maritime Archaeology Unit. ISBN 1 876415 44 4.
  8. ^ Whitfield, Neil James (10 January 2010). "Shellharbour 2 – Beverley Whitfield Pool". Neil's Wollongong & Sydney. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  9. ^ "Sporting Facilities within the Shellharbour Local Government Area" (PDF). Shellharbour City Council. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  10. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Shellharbour (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 July 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
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