Shellharbour City Centre

The NSW Government is taking action to increase the supply of low, medium and high-density housing to meet the needs of our growing and diverse populations now and in the future.

With Shellharbour expected to grow by almost 25,000 residents by 2041, we’re working proactively to deliver new homes and infrastructure to support the community as it grows.

The NSW Government has prepared the Shellharbour City Centre Rezoning Proposal which seeks to strengthen the city centre by significantly increasing the number and diversity of homes and jobs, expanding active retail frontages, improving transport links and providing 14.4 hectares of public open space.  

Key features include:

• up to 10,000 new homes  
• 10% affordable housing required on certain government-owned land and 5% on private land
• the generation of around 940 additional jobs alongside expanded retail and commercial uses  
• building heights from 2–22 storeys, with taller buildings in the centre and lower heights towards the edges
• floor space ratios between 0.5:1 and 3.6:1
• better walking and cycling options and improved access to public transport
• the retention of TAFE NSW within the precinct.

View the Explanation of Intended Effect