Shortland, NSW 2307 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Shortland is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2307, home to 4,537 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 118 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,537
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,344 /week
- Median personal income
- $681 /week
- Median family income
- $1,629 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $377 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,679
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Shortland Public School
- Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
- Heaton Public School
- Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 72 bus stops
- Derna Rd At Bardia Rd
- Marsden St Before Alister St
- Derna Rd At Cobby St
- Mawson St At Alister St
- Marsden St Opp Alister St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 17 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 17.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.8% of the 2,165 resolvable premises in Shortland. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 322 across postcode 2307 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 42% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 95 violent offences, 59 theft, 47 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shortland?
Shortland (NSW 2307) had 4,537 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Shortland?
The median advertised rent in Shortland is $377/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Shortland?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Shortland covering government sectors. Nearest include: Shortland Public School (0.7 km), Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (1.1 km), Heaton Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Shortland?
Shortland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Shortland?
Across postcode 2307, 322 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (95), theft (59), vehicle theft (47). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Shortland?
In Shortland, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (17.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Shortland?
72 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Shortland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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