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Shelly Beach

A tiny headland suburb with ocean views. Here's what you need to know before you buy, from a buyer's agent who works the Sunshine Coast every day.

Southern Sunshine Coast

Living in Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach is a small suburb between Moffat Beach and Kings Beach. It's mostly homes along the headland and the coastal walk.

Ocean views are common and listings are rare.

Market trends · October 2026

Shelly Beach property market

Not enough recent sales to publish a reliable median. Shelly Beach is a tightly held market. That's when local knowledge and off-market access matter most. Get the full report for longer-term data.
In the full Shelly Beach reportPrices by bedrooms, 10-year growth and what's selling now
  • Median price for every house and unit size
  • 10 years of price growth
  • Rents, yields and vacancy
  • Flood, bushfire and heritage overlays
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Off-market properties in Shelly Beach

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Demographics & rents

Who lives in Shelly Beach

861Population
60+Most common age group
72%Owner-occupiers
28%Renters
20Houses sold / 12 months

Source: Domain. Demographics from Domain's suburb profile. Rents and sales cover the last 12 months to October 2026; rents are median advertised weekly rents. Updated monthly.

Household types, rents by bedroom and vacancy are all in the free Shelly Beach suburb report.
Getting around
28 minto Maroochydore CBD
1 hr 05to Brisbane CBD

Approximate drive times outside peak hour.

Local highlights
  1. 01Shelly Beach rock pools
  2. 02Coastal walk
  3. 03Kings Beach 5 min
  4. 04Moffat Beach cafés
Education

Schools in Shelly Beach

No schools inside the suburb boundary.

Also nearby: Caloundra State School, Caloundra State High School

Check catchment maps with the school before you buy. School data © ACARA and © State of Queensland, CC BY 4.0.

Interactive map

Where is Shelly Beach?

The gold outline is the suburb boundary. Tap a place to see how far it is, or tap a neighbouring suburb to open its page.

Distance to

Boundaries © State of Queensland (CC BY 4.0) · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Shelly Beach.

Buyer's agent Shelly Beach

Buying in Shelly Beach: our take

Owner-occupiers

Off-market access matters. Most homes sell quietly.

Investors

An owner-occupier market with very low turnover.

Looking to buy in Shelly Beach?

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FAQs

Buying in Shelly Beach: common questions

Is Shelly Beach a good place to buy?

Off-market access matters. Most homes sell quietly. An owner-occupier market with very low turnover. Every street is different, so get local advice before you buy.

What schools are in or near Shelly Beach?

Schools in and around Shelly Beach include Caloundra State School, Caloundra State High School. Always check catchment boundaries with the school.

Do I need a buyer's agent to buy in Shelly Beach?

You don't have to, but it helps in a competitive or tightly held market. A buyer's agent finds homes before they're advertised, checks the risks, and negotiates the price for you. Our first chat is free and there's no obligation.

How do I get a free Shelly Beach suburb report?

Fill in the form on this page and we'll email you a full Shelly Beach report with 10 years of prices and growth, rents and yields, flood and bushfire overlays, and what's selling now.

How far is Shelly Beach from Brisbane?

Shelly Beach is about 1 hr 05 from Brisbane CBD and 28 min from Maroochydore by car, outside peak hour.

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Monopoly Wealth Property Buyers · QLD Licence 4540622. Suburb information is general only and isn't financial advice. Market figures are medians from recent sales and change often. Do your own due diligence before buying. Photo credits (via Wikimedia Commons): Moffat Beach by Chris Olszewski (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Kings Beach by Wikimedia Commons contributor (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Caloundra by bertknot (CC BY-SA 2.0).

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Selling in Shelly Beach

Selling in Shelly Beach? Get the right agent on your side

Your selling agent is the biggest call you’ll make. They decide your price, your campaign and how long you wait. We know which agents are getting results in Shelly Beach, and which aren’t.

How we help Shelly Beach sellers

  • We shortlist the agents selling homes like yours in Shelly Beach.
  • We compare their appraisals, commission and marketing side by side.
  • We negotiate the agent’s fee and campaign before you sign.
  • We check every offer with you, right through to settlement.
$0 cost to you

Our fee comes out of the selling agent’s commission at settlement. Not your sale proceeds.

We’ll put that in writing before you sign anything. Your home competes with new builds in the growth corridor. Your agent needs a clear plan for that.

Who is the best real estate agent in Shelly Beach?

It depends on your property. The agent who sells the most in Shelly Beach isn’t always the best fit for your home. We look at each agent’s recent sales of homes like yours, the prices they got against appraisal and how long they took. Then we recommend a shortlist.

How much does it cost to sell a house in Shelly Beach?

Your main costs are agent commission, marketing and legal fees. They vary a lot between agents. We compare them for you and negotiate commission and campaign spend before you sign.

Can you help me sell in Shelly Beach and buy my next home?

Yes. We can manage your sale and act as your buyer’s agent on your next home, so the timing lines up.

How do you get paid?

The selling agent pays our fee from their commission at settlement. It doesn’t come out of your sale proceeds, and we disclose the arrangement in writing before you sign anything.

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Selling in Shelly Beach? Find your best agent

Tell us about your property. We’ll come back with the Shelly Beach agents best suited to it, and what each would charge. Free, no obligation.

Thinking of selling in Shelly Beach?

Book a Discovery Call. We’ll talk through your property, your timing and which Shelly Beach agents fit. No obligation.

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