Fletcher vs Shortland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fletcher | Shortland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.7/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 81.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 84 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 81 | 161 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 11 |
| Population | 8,014 | 4,537 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Fletcher (NSW) and Shortland offer different strengths across official suburb data. Shortland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fletcher (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Shortland; Crime rate favours Fletcher (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fletcher (NSW), Investment → Shortland, Best value → Shortland, Best schools → Fletcher (NSW).