Living here

About our city Find out all about Shellharbour including population growth, demographics and cultural diversity.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Find information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, events and activities here.	Bereavement services View information about our bereavement services at Albion Park and Shellharbour Cemetery here.
Children and families We are committed to ensuring children across our city grow up in the best possible environment to support their growth and development.	Citizenship To become an Australian Citizen you will need to contact the Department of Home Affairs to find out if you are eligible.	Community services and safety We provide a wide range of community services and programs for our residents.
Emergency information Find out where to get updates during an emergency such as a bushfire or flooding.	Financial Assistance and Sponsorship Find out more about our Financial Assistance and Sponsorship available.	Connecting Communities Connected neighbours have a greater sense of belonging, which leads to improved mental well-being and a reduction in loneliness. Learn more about how to connect here.
Keeping our City Clean Find out how you can help keep our city clean.	Lets Chat Post your own ideas, thoughts and contributions about our current projects.	Owning pets Our city has more than 27,000 registered dogs, which is more than one for every three of our residents!
Pay your rates Your rates help us to maintain our beautiful, unique locations and provide valuable services to everyone in the community.	Request Support or Report a Local Issue Request support or report local issues here.	Sportsfields and wet weather status Find your local sportsfield and check the wet weather status.
Waste and recycling Find your bin collection day, book a kerbside collection and explore our waste facilities.	Youth Services Shellharbour Youth Services is here for all of Shellharbour City's young people aged between 12 to 24.