Maryland (Newcastle) vs Shortland
The verdict
Shortland is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $898K in Maryland (Newcastle). Shortland is closer to the coast (9.5 km vs 11.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Maryland (Newcastle) rates higher (48 vs 32/100 in Shortland).
Scores
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 63 |
| Transport | 59 | 62 |
| Education | 49 | 53 |
| Liveability | 73 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,714 | 4,537 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,793 | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.3% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Maryland (Newcastle) High Growth · Shortland Moderate Growth
Property
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $898K | $825K |
| Median unit price | $728K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 10.0% | 25.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 48 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 324 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 272 | 463 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 557 | 904 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,265 | 7,075 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,008 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maryland (Newcastle) · Shortland
Transport
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 65 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Maryland (Newcastle) | 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 | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.3 km | 119.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.7 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Maryland (Newcastle) | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,714 | 4,537 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,252 | 5,122 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,987 | 5,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.70% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maryland (Newcastle) or Shortland?
Maryland (Newcastle) has the higher residential safety score (Maryland (Newcastle) 48/100 vs Shortland 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Maryland (Newcastle) or Shortland?
Shortland is more affordable, with a median house price of $825K versus $898K.
Which has better schools, Maryland (Newcastle) or Shortland?
Maryland (Newcastle) has a higher average school ICSEA (Maryland (Newcastle) 1008 vs Shortland 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maryland (Newcastle) or Shortland?
Shortland has the higher transport score (Maryland (Newcastle) 59/100 vs Shortland 62/100).
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