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Furner vs Short

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Furner (965) sits above Short (958). Short skews owner-occupied (140%), Furner runs more rental-dense (88% owner).

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Furner and Short side by side

MeasureFurnerShort
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%140.0%
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby713
Average ICSEA965958
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population15622
Median age4447
Climate
Annual rainfall690 mm644 mm
Mean max, January25.7°C26.7°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Furner edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 958). Short also has a higher family-household share (140% vs 93%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Furner vs Short: common questions

Does Furner or Short have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Furner scores 965 vs 958 in Short. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

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