Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maryland vs Shortland.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Shortland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shortland (1000) sits above Maryland (996).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Shortland edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 996).

Common questionsMaryland vs Shortland

Common questions

Does Maryland or Shortland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shortland scores 1000 vs 996 in Maryland. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Maryland
Metric
Shortland

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$600/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$377/wk
Owner occupied
56.0%
Renter occupied
36.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

4
Walk score
10
Transit score
100
Bike score
40,845
Population
4,537
36
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
996
Avg ICSEA
1000

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).