Callaghan vs Shortland
The verdict
Callaghan rates higher for liveability (87 vs 72). Shortland rates higher for education (53 vs 34). Callaghan is closer to the coast (7.9 km vs 9.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Callaghan rates higher (99 vs 32/100 in Shortland).
Scores
CallaghanShortland
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 63 |
| Transport | 70 | 62 |
| Education | 34 | 53 |
| Liveability | 87 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,358 | 4,537 |
| Median age | 20 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.7% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 63.2% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.3 |
Growth: Callaghan Moderate Growth · Shortland Moderate Growth
Property
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $825K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $718K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 463 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 904 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,566 | 7,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Callaghan · Shortland
Transport
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.5 km | 119.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Callaghan | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,358 | 4,537 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,533 | 5,122 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,713 | 5,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callaghan or Shortland?
Callaghan has the higher residential safety score (Callaghan 99/100 vs Shortland 32/100).
Which has better public transport, Callaghan or Shortland?
Callaghan has the higher transport score (Callaghan 70/100 vs Shortland 62/100).
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