Short, SA 5279
Naracoorte LucindaleAll suburbs in postcode 5279
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What to know about Short
Short (5279) sits in the Naracoorte Lucindale region of South Australia.
Short has roughly 22 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 644 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
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Demographics
The 2021 Census put Short's population at 22, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (140% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (140% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Population
- 22
- Median age
- 47
- Family households
- 140%
- Owner occupied
- 140%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Crime and safety
2 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 644 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Short
- What is the Short postcode?
- Short is in the 5279 postcode, in SA, in the Naracoorte Lucindale region.
- Where is Short?
- Short is a suburb in the Naracoorte Lucindale area, SA 5279.
- What schools are in Short?
- There are 13 schools serving Short on this page, including Mount Burr Primary School, Kangaroo Inn Area School, Penola Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Short?
- Short is close to Wattle Range East, Coles, Fox, Maaoupe, Furner.
- What is the population of Short?
- The population of Short is approximately 22 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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