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Short vs Furner

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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Short and Furner side by side

MeasureShortFurner
Renting
Owner occupied140.0%88.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby137
Average ICSEA958965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population22156
Median age4744
Climate
Annual rainfall644 mm690 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C25.7°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.

Short vs Furner: common questions

Does Short or Furner 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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