Moving in
Your guide for moving into your new Dockside home
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Preparing for your move
Now is an exciting time as you prepare to move into your new home.
We know planning a move can be overwhelming so we've taken some of that stress away by putting together a quick checklist to make sure no task is left behind.
Moving in checklist
- Organise professional movers or family and friends to help you move
- Collect your keys
- Cancel any deliveries with your old address and organise a redirection of mail by Australia Post
- Organise home and contents insurance
- Organise new school enrolments and transfer current school records
- Establish your local doctor/dentist and transfer existing records
- Transfer family youth activities (eg. Scouts, swim school, sports)
What do I need to update?
Here is a checklist of personal details you may need to update with your new home address.
- Bank accounts
- Electoral roll
- Roadside assistance membership
- Motor vehicle registration and insurance
- Drivers licence
- Medicare and other medical benefits
- Accountant and solicitor
- Subscriptions (eg. magazines, journals, charities, etc.)
- Retail membership accounts
Frequently asked questions
The Waterfront, Shell Cove is the South Coast's newest lifestyle and boating destination. It is a vibrant masterplanned community now in it's final years of the development being delivered by Shellharbour City Council with Frasers Property Australia. The Waterfront offers a harbourside lifestyle in a stunning natural environment with a marina, town centre, waterfront dining precinct, wetlands, parks, playgrounds and much more.
Frasers Property Australia is one of Australia’s leading property companies. We are genuinely diversified, active in residential, retail, commercial, mixed-use and built-to-rent.
Established in Australia in 1924, our reputation and expertise is built on almost a century of Australian placemaking, creating stronger, smarter, happier neighbourhoods that enhance the way people live life together. Today, more than 350,000 people proudly call a Frasers Property community home. Everything we focus on – from design to construction, to sustainability and community development – speaks to our unwavering commitment to excellence and quality. We also stand by our customers and have expert support and personalised care at every step of the buying journey and well after moving in. To learn more about Frasers Property Australia, visit https://www.frasersproperty.com.au/Residential.
The development has been 30 years in the making with development in it’s final years. Click here to view the project timeline and key project milestones.
The Waterfront, Shell Cove is centred around Shellharbour Marina and close to all the conveniences of an established and vibrant community, while surrounded by pristine beaches and The Illawarra escarpment. The key features include Shellharbour Marina, parks and playgrounds, beaches nearby and a kid’s beach on the foreshore, outdoor fitness stations, a vibrant town centre and dining precinct, harbourside boardwalks, newly opened Marina Services Centre and more. There will also be a future Crowne Plaza hotel, Boatyard and Community, Library and Visitor Information Centre all forecasted to open in 2025. For more information explore the masterplan here.
Yes, The Waterfront welcomes both residents and visitors as well as the wider community to socialise, interact, enjoy the outdoor spaces, visit the town centre and dine at The Waterfront Dining Precinct.
There are an array of parking options dotted around the site to provide you with the best access to what you’re after. Please visit our Transport and Parking page for further details.
Located beside Shellharbour Marina, Shell Cove Town Centre is a vibrant shopping hub boasting a Woolworths supermarket, BWS, an ice-creamery, cafés, bakery, dentist, barber, veterinary practice, organic whole foods store, pharmacy and more. The Town Centre offers convenient parking including an underground car park as well as an outdoor uncovered car park.
For more information visit our Town Centre page.
Adjoining the Town Centre, The Waterfront Dining Precinct offers a selection of restaurants including The Waterfront Tavern, all positioned along the harbour’s edge with alfresco dining and spectacular marina views. From Georgia Rose, a family friendly café, bar and restaurant to sweet treats at Donut, there is something for everyone! For more information visit The Waterfront Dining Precinct page.
The Waterfront, Shell Cove is well placed to access a selection of local pre-schools, primary schools, high schools and tertiary education providers.
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Pre-schools
- Blue Cove Early Learning Centre
- Goodstart Shell Cove
- Marina Cottage Early Learning
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Primary and High Schools
- Shellharbour Public School
- Shell Cove Public School
- Nazareth Catholic School
- Shellharbour Anglican College
- Corpus Christi Catholic High School
- Warilla High School
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Tertiary Education
- Shellharbour TAFE
- The University of Wollongong
The role of our Community Development Manager is to work alongside residents to build a strong, connected and cohesive community. Regular events, programs and activities based on the interest of residents are open for all to participate and enjoy.
Contact the Community Development Team if you have any ideas or would like to get involved.
Contact the Community Development Team if you have any ideas or would like to get involved.
There are several ways you can ensure you’re one of the first to hear about upcoming events, activities, and programs.
NoticeboardKeep an eye on our electronic noticeboard at Shell Cove Town Centre (opposite Woolworths).
Sign up to our newsletter
Register your details here to join our community mailing list and receive the latest ‘What’s On’ newsletter in your inbox each month.
The Waterfront website
Check out our ‘What’s Happening’ page on our website.
Follow us on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
Additional pages for local activities
www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/whats-onhttps://libraries.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
www.visitshellharbour.com.au
Can't find what you're looking for? Go back to the main Shell Cove Residents' Hub.