Shortland, NSW 2307
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2307
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Median house price
$772,500
+10.4% over the past year.
Median of 68 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Shortland at a glance
- Median unit
- $265,680
- Weekly rent
- $623
- Houses
- Population
- 4,537
- Median age 33
Prices: Median of 68 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2307), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Shortland
Houses change hands at $772,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (68 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $265,680, roughly 66% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.4%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Shortland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2307)
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What to know about Shortland
Shortland (2307) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $772,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Shortland has roughly 4,537 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,098 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Shortland
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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.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 56%
- Renter occupied
- 36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.19% (median rent $623/wk against a $772,500 price tag). With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.19%
- On the $772,500 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +10.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
174 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,098 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°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 Shortland
- What is the median house price in Shortland?
- The median house price in Shortland, NSW 2307 is $772,500 (median of 68 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $265,680. Annual growth is +10.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Shortland?
- A useful starting point is the Shortland median house price of $772,500 (units $265,680). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Shortland a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Shortland is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $623 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2307), June 2026) against the median house price of $772,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Shortland is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2307.
- What is the average rent in Shortland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $623.
- 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, Sandgate, Warabrook, Glen Inneslambton.
- 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. 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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