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Shortland
Shortland at a glance
Median house
$732,500
+7.7% year on year
Median unit
$265,680
Sales data pending
Days on market
39
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
4,537
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Shortland.
Shortland is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$732,500
+7.7% over the past year. Median unit price $265,680.
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
$732,500
+7.7% annual growth
$265,680
Sales data pending
39
Average days to sell
4,537
Median age: 33
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.26%
Based on $732,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.38%
Based on $265,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+7.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202639 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.7%/yr
2021
$506K
5-year change
+45%
2026
$733K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,537
Median age
33
Family households
62%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Shortland Public School
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Heaton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Shortland?
- The median house price in Shortland, NSW 2307 is $732,500. The median unit price is $265,680. Annual growth is +7.7%.
- What is the Shortland postcode?
- Shortland is in the 2307 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Shortland has approximately 4,537 residents. 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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