5 Tobruk Cres, Shortland is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 550m2 and floor size of 94m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025.
Perfectly positioned on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charming home is the ideal fusion of style and practicality. Nestled within reach of many amenities, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds - peaceful living with all the conveniences right at your doorstep.Step inside and be greeted by stylish, updated interiors that seamlessly blend contemporary design with timeless character. Every space has been thoughtfully refreshed to create an inviting atmosphere that feels like home from the very first moment.At the heart of the property lies a level, sun-drenched backyard, complete with a spacious alfresco area designed for effortless entertaining. Whether you're hosting long lunches with friends, sunset drinks, or relaxed weekend barbecues, this outdoor haven offers the perfect setting for gatherings big and small.If you've been searching for a home that balances lifestyle, location and liveability, this one is calling your name.What You'll Love-- Two bedrooms - both with built-in robes-- Separate lounge room or third bedroom-- Luxe, renovated bathroom with skylight-- Floating timber floorboards, split system air conditioning-- Spacious living and dining - includes slow burner wood heater. Perfect winter night feature-- Generous kitchen overlooking the rear garden - includes gas cooking, plenty of bench space and large pantry-- Separate, updated laundry-- Covered and private alfresco - flowing from the kitchen. Perfect for entertaining and relaxing-- Fully fenced block of approx. 550.1m2 with established gardens and shed for storage-- Established, raised veggie garden-- Carport with garage door Your New Neighbourhood-- 17min walk to Shortland Public School (1.3km)-- 9min drive to Callaghan College Waratah Campus (5.3km)-- 29min walk to Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (2.0km)-- 3min drive to Shortland Waters Golf Club(1.3km)-- 24min walk or 5min drive to Newcastle University Callaghan Campus (2.4km)-- 13min walk to Shortland retail strip (950m)-- 6min walk to Cook Park (500m)-- 5min drive to Jesmond central Shopping Centre(2.4km)-- 21min drive to Newcastle CDB & beaches (11.6km)-- Approx. weekly rental return: in the vicinity of $590-- Approx. council rates per quarter: $550-- Approx. water rates per third: $270 (not incl. usage)For more information, please contact Dave Lane or Damian Rafty on 4967 6770.Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been gathered from sources we consider reliable. We do not accept any responsibility to any person for its accuracy and do no more than pass it on. All interested parties should make and rely upon their own inquiries in order to determine whether or not this information is in fact accurate.
The size of Shortland is approximately 6.1 square kilometres. There are 11 parks, covering nearly 23.5% of the total area. The population of Shortland in 2016 was 3905 people. By 2021 the population was 4537 showing a population growth of 16.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Shortland is 20-29 years. Households in Shortland are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Shortland work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 55.60% of the homes in Shortland were owner-occupied compared with 61.70% in 2016.
Shortland has 2,123 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Shortland have seen a 48.02% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 46.84% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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