Shorncliffe
QLD 4017 · Brisbane
1,907 (2021) → 1,926 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Shorncliffe is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4017, about 17km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Shorncliffe are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is right by the coast. Shorncliffe has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4017 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.77%), New Zealand (3.25%), South Africa (1.15%), Ireland (0.73%), Germany (0.42%)
Top languages: German (0.84%), Afrikaans (0.47%), Polish (0.47%), Mandarin (0.42%), Arabic (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Shorncliffe State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
- St Patrick's CollegeCombined · CatholicICSEA 1092
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sandgate State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1057
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1063
- Sandgate District State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1010
- Boondall State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1009
- Nashville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1058
- Bracken Ridge State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 968
- St John Fisher CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1063
- St Joseph's Nudgee CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1115
- Mastery Schools Australia - Taigum Primary Temporary FacilityPrimary · Independent · 4km
- Mastery Schools Australia - Taigum Secondary Temporary FacilitySecondary · Independent · 4km
- Bracken Ridge State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 981
- Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Brighton CampusCombined · Independent · 4.5km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Shorncliffe
Is Shorncliffe safe?
Shorncliffe has a residential safety score of 65/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Shorncliffe from Brisbane CBD?
Shorncliffe is about 16.7 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Shorncliffe?
Shorncliffe has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1107 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Shorncliffe?
Shorncliffe has a transport score of 79/100 and 16 bus stops.