Shellharbour is a City of about 74,000 people, located approximately 100 kilometres from the centre of Sydney, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Our 154 square kilometres span an area of great natural beauty, stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. Shellharbour is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia with a diverse population, a wealth of attractions and things to do, combining great opportunities with the kind of lifestyle few cities can boast. Our Vision is a to be a dynamic, responsive organisation working with the community to create a city we can all be proud of.