Dudley vs Gateshead
The verdict
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $1.49M in Dudley. Dudley rates higher for education (71 vs 43). Gateshead rates higher for liveability (76 vs 59). Dudley is closer to the coast (730 m vs 3.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dudley rates higher (91 vs 19/100 in Gateshead).
Scores
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 50 |
| Transport | 29 | 31 |
| Education | 71 | 43 |
| Liveability | 59 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,505 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,487 | $1,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 17.8% |
| Born in Australia | 88.5% | 87.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dudley Moderate Growth · Gateshead Moderate Growth
Property
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $801K |
| Median unit price | $672K | $593K |
| House price YoY | 54.9% | 29.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 160 | 352 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | 320 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 40 | 1,282 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,956 | 12,496 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,095 | 961 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dudley · Gateshead
Transport
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.1 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 730 m | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.0 km | 108.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.8 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dudley | Gateshead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,505 | 3,121 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,576 | 3,210 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,840 | 3,538 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dudley or Gateshead?
Dudley has the higher residential safety score (Dudley 91/100 vs Gateshead 19/100).
Which is more affordable, Dudley or Gateshead?
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $1.49M.
Which has better schools, Dudley or Gateshead?
Dudley has a higher average school ICSEA (Dudley 1095 vs Gateshead 961; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dudley or Gateshead?
Gateshead has the higher transport score (Dudley 29/100 vs Gateshead 31/100).
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