Windale vs Gateshead
Windale (median $745,278) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Gateshead ($765,750). Over the past year, Windale (+22.2%) ran 15.8 percentage points ahead of Gateshead (+6.4%) on house-price growth.
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Windale and Gateshead side by side
| Measure | Windale | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,278 | $765,750 |
| Median unit | $234,000 | $315,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +22.2% | +6.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $525/wk | $728/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 19.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 78.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,421 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 37 | 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
Windale scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gateshead (1000) sits above Windale (999). Gateshead skews owner-occupied (53%), Windale runs more rental-dense (19% owner).
- For buyers
- Windale is the lower entry point at $745,278 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Gateshead delivers the better gross yield (4.94% vs 3.66%), but Windale has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Gateshead edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 999).
Windale vs Gateshead: common questions
Is Windale or Gateshead cheaper to buy in?
Windale has the lower median house price at $745,278, roughly 3% below Gateshead ($765,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Windale or Gateshead?
Over the past 12 months, Windale grew +22.2% vs +6.4% in Gateshead, a gap of 15.8 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 Windale or Gateshead have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gateshead scores 1000 vs 999 in Windale. 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, Windale or Gateshead?
Windale scores 40/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Windale or Gateshead?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.94% in Gateshead vs 3.66% in Windale. 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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