New South Wales · Postcode 2307
Shortland postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 119 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Shortland at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Shortland vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Shortland | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,344 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $377 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,679 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2307 covers Shortland, an inland suburb of Sydney about 119 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Newcastle.
According to the 2021 Census, Shortland has a population of 4,537 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,344, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 293 (6.5% of residents).
Housing in Shortland includes a median weekly rent of $377, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,679, with 1,866 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shortland scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Shortland area, including Shortland Public School, Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Margaret Jurd College and others.
Shortland is part of the Newcastle statistical area in New South Wales.
Shortland details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2307 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,537 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,344/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $681/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $377 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,679 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population Density | 692/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,866 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 293 (6.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.879801 |
| Longitude | 151.6917966 |
| Distance from Sydney | 119 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Newcastle |
| Federal Electorate | Newcastle |
| State Electorate | Wallsend |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 710 (15.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 730 (16.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,441 (31.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 758 (16.7%) |
| 65+ years | 910 (20.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 529 (11.7%) |
| Arthritis | 526 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 272 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 257 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 145 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 127 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 40 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 127 (6.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 754 (40.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 686 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 278 (15.1%) |
Schools in Shortland
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Shortland. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Shortland
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.