Shortland vs Sandgate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shortland (1000) sits above Sandgate (986). Shortland skews owner-occupied (56%), Sandgate runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Shortland and Sandgate side by side
| Measure | Shortland | Sandgate |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $772,500 | – |
| Median unit | $265,680 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $623/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 986 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 45 |
| Population | 4,537 | 276 |
| Median age | 33 | 69 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1098 mm | 1030 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 29.0°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
- 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 986). Shortland also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Shortland vs Sandgate: common questions
Does Shortland or Sandgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shortland scores 1000 vs 986 in Sandgate. 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.
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