Hexham vs Shortland
The verdict
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $420K versus $791K in Shortland. Hexham rates higher for transport (84 vs 62). Shortland rates higher for liveability (72 vs 24). Shortland is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
HexhamShortland
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 63 |
| Transport | 84 | 62 |
| Education | 30 | 53 |
| Liveability | 24 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 4,537 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $928 | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 5.7% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hexham Stable · Shortland Moderate Growth
Property
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $420K | $791K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $683K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,185 | 463 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,911 | 904 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 103,822 | 8,133 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hexham · Shortland
Transport
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 62 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Hexham | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.8 km | 119.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hexham | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 4,537 |
| Estimated 2025 | 159 | 5,122 |
| Projected 2041 | 166 | 5,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hexham or Shortland?
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $420K versus $791K.
Which has better public transport, Hexham or Shortland?
Hexham has the higher transport score (Hexham 84/100 vs Shortland 62/100).
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