Redhead at a glance
Median house
$1,676,000
-2.0% year on year
Median unit
$315,360
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
3,785
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Redhead.
The postcode for Redhead is 2290 (NSW).
The median house price in Redhead is $1,676,000.
Redhead (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $1,676,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Redhead has roughly 3,785 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Redhead scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Redhead's population at 3,785, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,785
Median age
48
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,676,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median. Units come in around $315,360, roughly 81% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $335,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. With 12-month growth at -2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,676,000
-2.0% over the past year. Median unit price $315,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$1,676,000
-2.0% annual growth
$315,360
42
Average days to sell
3,785
Median age: 48
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.21% (median rent $390/wk against a $1,676,000 price tag). Units yield 6.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.21%
Based on $1,676,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.93%
Based on $315,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024-2.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -2.0%/yr
2021
$1.9M
5-year change
-10%
2026
$1.7M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
158
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Redhead.
Local schools for Redhead
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Government School Catchment
Redhead Public School
Dudley Public School
Jewells Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Redhead.
- What is the median house price in Redhead?
- The median house price in Redhead, NSW 2290 is $1,676,000. The median unit price is $315,360. Annual growth is -2.0%.
- What is the Redhead postcode?
- Redhead is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Redhead?
- Redhead is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Redhead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Redhead?
- There are 20 schools serving Redhead on this page, including Redhead Public School, Dudley Public School, Jewells Primary School.
- How walkable is Redhead?
- Redhead has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Redhead?
- Redhead is close to Dudley, Jewells, Bennetts Green, Gateshead, Windale.
- What is the population of Redhead?
- The population of Redhead is approximately 3,785 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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