Short at a glance
Population
22
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Short.
The postcode for Short is 5279 (SA).
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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
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%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
140%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Short.
Local schools for Short
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Government School Catchment
Mount Burr Primary School
Kangaroo Inn Area School
Penola Primary School
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Frequently asked
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 regional suburb in SA, postcode 5279, in the Naracoorte Lucindale region.
- What is the average rent in Short?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- 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 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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