Redhead vs Dudley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,675,000 and $1,300,000. Dudley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Dudley (median $1,300,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Redhead ($1,675,000). Over the past year, Dudley (-1.1%) ran 1.8 percentage points ahead of Redhead (-2.9%) on house-price growth.
Redhead scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dudley (1007) sits above Redhead (1001).
For buyers
Dudley is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dudley carries both higher gross yield (1.56% vs 1.21%) 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 1001). Dudley also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Redhead or Dudley cheaper to buy in?
Dudley has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 29% below Redhead ($1,675,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Redhead or Dudley?
Over the past 12 months, Dudley grew -1.1% vs -2.9% in Redhead, a gap of 1.8 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 Redhead or Dudley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dudley scores 1007 vs 1001 in Redhead. 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, Redhead or Dudley?
Redhead scores 26/100 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, Redhead or Dudley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.56% in Dudley vs 1.21% in Redhead. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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