The suburb of Shortland was named in honour of Lieutenant John Shortland who discovered what is now Newcastle in September, 1797. The site for Cumberland Grove was previously owned by the Shortland RSL Sub-branch and occupied by the Shortland RSL licensed club and included two bowling greens and clubhouse.


The name of the village has been taken from the name of what was probably the first English manned vessel to sail into Newcastle, the Cumberland. Lieutenant Shortland had been sent in search of a number of convicts who had seized the Cumberland, a government vessel used for trading to the Hawkesbury, as it was sailing from Sydney Cove.

The developer's objective in designing Cumberland Grove has been to provide extensive low-maintenance yet eye-catching landscaping throughout the village to provide a pleasing and relaxing environment for its residents and visitors. Adjacent to the village grounds are the original RSL memorial gardens owned by the Shortland RSL Sub-branch which are used by the RSL Sub-branch members and the local community to remember their fallen comrades and family.


The village is conveniently located on what can only be described as user-friendly ground which will avoid the need for any more than one or two steps to any unit over the total area of 1.3 hectares.

Within walking distance of the village is the Shortland Wetlands area which provides walking trails and picnic areas in a peaceful nature reserve. Other recreational facilities in Shortland include Shortland Waters Golf Course and a number of parks and reserves such as Tuxford Park, Alister Street Reserve, Northcott Park and Coral Sea Avenue Reserve.

The village is situated:


The village features in-ground storm water detention tanks to allow the capture and use of storm-water run-off throughout the village to be recycled for toilet flushing. Street illumination features energy efficient lighting. Energy control initiatives will provide energy efficient illumination while at the same time minimizing energy consumption and cost.


The builder is RPF Building Pty Ltd and developer is RPF Projects Pty Ltd. Its principal, Reg Flannery, and his family have enjoyed a long association with the Shortland area and its many sporting and community groups and has a "feel" for what prospective residents of Cumberland Grove are looking for in terms of a quality yet affordable and serviceable living environment, both now but also into the future as residents' needs evolve over time.


A community centre is available for the exclusive use of residents of Cumberland Grove village. It features reverse cycle air conditioning, kitchen facilities, wide screen TV together with a Foxtel Pay-TV service. Internet facilities are also available to village residents in the community centre.

A daily (Mon-Fri) bus service is available to transport residents to the local shopping centres.


All external doors are fitted with high quality security screen doors. All windows are fitted with key operated window locks. Hard-wired smoke detectors are fitted in all units and common areas. Should the need arise security patrols will be utilized to give residents peace of mind for their personal and property security.

A telephone handset with remote operated emergency messaging capability is provided. An emergency call system for emergencies requiring fire, ambulance or police attendance can be provided on a user pays basis.


A professional village manager with extensive experience in managing similar facilities to Cumberland Grove Village, has been engaged to manage the operational, maintenance, financial and property related issues relating to the village.


Light switches and power points have been designed and located in the residences to be readily accessible and user-friendly. The hallways in each residence are 1500mm wide and doorways 920mm wide to allow residents to use mobility aids where/when needed. Also included are air conditioning units and remote controlled garage doors. In addition, the units have been wired to allow the later connection of broadband internet access and Foxtel's Pay-TV service.

Address: 42-48 Marton Street, Shortland NSW 2307
Email: mail@cumberlandgrovevillage.com
Sales Enquiries To: 0411 446 440 or 4955 0155