Shortland vs Birmingham Gardens
Shortland (median $772,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Birmingham Gardens ($820,000). Over the past year, Birmingham Gardens (+13.6%) ran 3.2 percentage points ahead of Shortland (+10.4%) on house-price growth.
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Shortland and Birmingham Gardens side by side
| Measure | Shortland | Birmingham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $772,500 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $265,680 | $305,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.4% | +13.6% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $623/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $493/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 57.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 28 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 4,537 | 2,598 |
| Median age | 33 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1098 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birmingham Gardens (1002) sits above Shortland (1000). Shortland skews owner-occupied (56%), Birmingham Gardens runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
- For buyers
- Shortland is the lower entry point at $772,500 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Birmingham Gardens carries both higher gross yield (4.44% vs 4.19%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Birmingham Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 1000).
Shortland vs Birmingham Gardens: common questions
Is Shortland or Birmingham Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Shortland has the lower median house price at $772,500, roughly 6% below Birmingham Gardens ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Shortland or Birmingham Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Birmingham Gardens grew +13.6% vs +10.4% in Shortland, a gap of 3.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Shortland or Birmingham Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birmingham Gardens scores 1002 vs 1000 in Shortland. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Shortland or Birmingham Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.44% in Birmingham Gardens vs 4.19% in Shortland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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