Warabrook vs Shortland
Shortland (median $772,500) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Warabrook ($995,000). Over the past year, Shortland (+10.4%) ran 6.5 percentage points ahead of Warabrook (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
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Warabrook and Shortland side by side
| Measure | Warabrook | Shortland |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $995,000 | $772,500 |
| Median unit | $297,360 | $265,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | +10.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $623/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 1,982 | 4,537 |
| Median age | 45 | 33 |
| 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 Shortland (1000) sits above Warabrook (989).
- For buyers
- Shortland is the lower entry point at $772,500 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Shortland carries both higher gross yield (4.19% vs 3.66%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Shortland edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 989).
Warabrook vs Shortland: common questions
Is Warabrook or Shortland cheaper to buy in?
Shortland has the lower median house price at $772,500, roughly 22% below Warabrook ($995,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Warabrook or Shortland?
Over the past 12 months, Shortland grew +10.4% vs +3.9% in Warabrook, a gap of 6.5 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 Warabrook or Shortland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shortland scores 1000 vs 989 in Warabrook. 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, Warabrook or Shortland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.19% in Shortland vs 3.66% in Warabrook. 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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