Shorncliffe at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,907
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Shorncliffe.
The postcode for Shorncliffe is 4017 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Shorncliffe (4017) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Shorncliffe has roughly 1,907 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Shorncliffe scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 9 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shorncliffe's population at 1,907, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,907
Median age
47
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,907
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shorncliffe.
Local schools for Shorncliffe
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Government School Catchment
Shorncliffe State School
Sandgate State School
Sandgate District State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Shorncliffe.
- What is the Shorncliffe postcode?
- Shorncliffe is in the 4017 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Shorncliffe?
- Shorncliffe is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4017. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shorncliffe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Shorncliffe?
- There are 20 schools serving Shorncliffe on this page, including Shorncliffe State School, St Patrick's College, Sandgate State School.
- How walkable is Shorncliffe?
- Shorncliffe has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Shorncliffe?
- Shorncliffe is close to Sandgate, Sandgate Dc, Deagon, Boondall, Nashville.
- What is the population of Shorncliffe?
- The population of Shorncliffe is approximately 1,907 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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