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Shortland - Jesmond
NSWShortland - Jesmond is a growing suburb in NSW with 14,339 residents.
- SA2 code
- 111031231
- State
- NSW
Population
14,339
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+13.6%
3yr: +10.1% · 10yr: +23.9%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$365/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,325/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Shortland - Jesmond (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +10.1%5yr: +13.6%10yr: +23.9%Total: +51.8%
Population grew from 9,447 to 14,339 over 24 years, averaging 1.8% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.9%Predominantly detached houses (66.5%), rental-heavy (54.1% renting), built for families (46% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 67%
Townhouses 24%
2,790 houses1,012 townhouses391 apartments
Tenure
Owned 22%
Mortgage 24%
Renting 54%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
298 (7.2%)
2 bed
1,126 (27.4%)
3 bed
1,880 (45.7%)
4 bed
515 (12.5%)
5 bed
177 (4.3%)
6+ bed
119 (2.9%)