Shortland
NSW 2307 · Newcastle
4,537 (2021) → 5,122 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Shortland is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2307, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $825K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Shortland has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2307 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (1.68%), England (1.39%), India (1.39%), New Zealand (0.79%), Philippines (0.79%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.72%), Urdu (0.73%), Punjabi (0.44%), Vietnamese (0.44%), Cantonese (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1025
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 926
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 889
- Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 955
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 980
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 952
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 923
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 910
- Maryland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 996
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 963
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 3.2km
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1076
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 965
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1083
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1033
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Shortland
Is Shortland safe?
Shortland has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 7,075 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Shortland?
In Shortland, the median house price is $825K and the median unit price is $718K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Shortland from Sydney CBD?
Shortland is about 119.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Shortland?
Shortland has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Shortland?
Shortland has a transport score of 62/100 and 45 bus stops.