Shortland at a glance
Population
4,537
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Shortland.
The postcode for Shortland is 2307 (NSW).
Shortland (2307) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Shortland has roughly 4,537 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shortland's population at 4,537, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,537
Median age
33
Family households
62%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$377/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
4,537
Median age: 33
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
369
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shortland.
Local schools for Shortland
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Government School Catchment
Shortland Public School
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Heaton Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Shortland.
- What is the Shortland postcode?
- Shortland is in the 2307 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Shortland?
- Shortland is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2307, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shortland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $377.
- What schools are in Shortland?
- There are 20 schools serving Shortland on this page, including Shortland Public School, Awabakal Environmental Education Centre, Margaret Jurd College.
- What suburbs are near Shortland?
- Shortland is close to Birmingham Gardens, Callaghan, Newcastle University, Sandgate, Warabrook.
- What is the population of Shortland?
- The population of Shortland is approximately 4,537 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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