Sandgate vs Shortland
The verdict
Shortland is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $4.30M in Sandgate. Sandgate rates higher for transport (87 vs 62). Shortland rates higher for liveability (72 vs 51).
Scores
SandgateShortland
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 63 |
| Transport | 87 | 62 |
| Education | 36 | 53 |
| Liveability | 51 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 276 | 4,537 |
| Median age | 69 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $687 | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 9.1% | 30.3% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Sandgate Moderate Growth · Shortland Moderate Growth
Property
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.30M | $791K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $683K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,087 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,536 | 463 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,174 | 904 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 56,884 | 8,133 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sandgate | 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: Sandgate · Shortland
Transport
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 62 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Sandgate | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.6 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.0 km | 119.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Sandgate | Shortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 276 | 4,537 |
| Estimated 2025 | 312 | 5,122 |
| Projected 2041 | 348 | 5,723 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.11% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sandgate or Shortland?
Shortland is more affordable, with a median house price of $791K versus $4.30M.
Which has better public transport, Sandgate or Shortland?
Sandgate has the higher transport score (Sandgate 87/100 vs Shortland 62/100).
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