Dudley vs Gateshead
Gateshead (median $765,750) is roughly 41% cheaper to buy into than Dudley ($1,300,000). Over the past year, Gateshead (+6.4%) ran 7.5 percentage points ahead of Dudley (-1.1%) on house-price growth.
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Dudley and Gateshead side by side
| Measure | Dudley | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $765,750 |
| Median unit | $315,360 | $315,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.1% | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $728/wk | $728/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,505 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1184 mm | 1184 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gateshead scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dudley (1007) sits above Gateshead (1000). Dudley skews owner-occupied (85%), Gateshead runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Gateshead is the lower entry point at $765,750 median, 41% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gateshead carries both higher gross yield (4.94% vs 2.91%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Dudley edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1000). Dudley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dudley vs Gateshead: common questions
Is Dudley or Gateshead cheaper to buy in?
Gateshead has the lower median house price at $765,750, roughly 41% below Dudley ($1,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dudley or Gateshead?
Over the past 12 months, Gateshead grew +6.4% vs -1.1% in Dudley, a gap of 7.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dudley or Gateshead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dudley scores 1007 vs 1000 in Gateshead. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Dudley or Gateshead?
Gateshead scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Dudley or Gateshead?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.94% in Gateshead vs 2.91% in Dudley. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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