Side by sideSuburb comparison

Shortland vs Callaghan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Shortland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shortland (1000) sits above Callaghan (985).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Shortland edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 985).

Common questionsShortland vs Callaghan

Common questions

Does Shortland or Callaghan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shortland scores 1000 vs 985 in Callaghan. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Shortland
Metric
Callaghan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$600/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$377/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
56.0%
Owner occupied
36.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
24
Transit score
80
Bike score
100
4,537
Population
1,358
33
Median age
20

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1000
Avg ICSEA
985

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).