NSW2307· Pop. 4,537Newcastle

SHORTLAND

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$880,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

5.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SHORTLAND

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SHORTLAND shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$600/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.17%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$475k

2021

$572k

2022

$633k

2023

$640k

2024

$685k

2025

$836k

2026

$880k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SHORTLAND is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,344/wk

$57k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.0%

55.6% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

31.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

790 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

118.2 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

45.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

35 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

10.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

772/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2307

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Our Lady of Victories Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1025

Shortland Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 926

📚Combined (1)

Awabakal Environmental Education Centre

Government

⭐Special (1)

Margaret Jurd College

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 889

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Below average

947ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

26/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 9 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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