Newcastle / Shortland
Suburb profile
Shortland
A residential suburb close to Sandgate and the Hunter River wetlands.
$816k
Median house price
+7.5%
Growth, 12 months
$630/wk
Median rent
16 days
Avg. time on market
66
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Shortland
Shortland sits close to the Hunter River wetlands and Sandgate, a residential suburb of established homes with good access to Jesmond and the M1.
Housing is mostly older brick homes on generous blocks, offering solid value compared to the inner suburbs.
Who buys here
Families and first home buyers after space and affordability, with strong growth over the past year.
Sixty-six houses sold in the past year, moving quickly at an average of 16 days on market, with values up 7.5% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Outdoors
- Hunter Wetlands National Park
Shops & everyday
- Jesmond Shopping Centre
Transport
- M1 Pacific Motorway
Schools
- Shortland Public School
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Buying in Shortland
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