Shellharbour City Centre facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shellharbour City Centre Wollongong, New South Wales
Shellharbour Civic Centre
Shellharbour City Centre Location in New South Wales
Population	457 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2529
LGA(s)	City of Shellharbour
State electorate(s)	Shellharbour
Federal Division(s)	Whitlam
Suburbs around Shellharbour City Centre: Oak Flats Oak Flats Mount Warrigal Oak Flats Shellharbour City Centre Barrack Heights Oak Flats Blackbutt Blackbutt

Shellharbour City Centre is a special area in the City of Shellharbour, located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Think of it as the main hub or downtown area for the entire Shellharbour region. It's different from the actual suburb called Shellharbour.

This area is named "City Centre" because it's the main place for business and government in the City of Shellharbour local government area. Here you'll find the Council Administration Centre, which is where the local government works. It's also home to the big Stockland Shellharbour shopping centre, movie theaters, and many other stores. In recent years, more apartment buildings have been built here too.

Planning the City Centre

The idea for Shellharbour City Centre started in the 1970s. The local council wanted to create a clear commercial heart for the area. They worked with the New South Wales Department of Planning to make this happen.

The land used for the City Centre used to be part of a place called Blackbutt. The council, along with a company called Landcom, has been planning and developing this important area ever since.

Shopping and Fun

Shellharbour City Centre is the main spot for shopping and entertainment in the City of Shellharbour. The biggest attraction is Stockland Shellharbour, a large shopping centre. Inside, you can find a Woolworths supermarket and many other shops. There are also places to eat, like KFC, and cinemas to watch movies. It's a busy place where people go to shop, eat, and have fun.