Gateshead vs Jewells
The verdict
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $1.08M in Jewells. Gateshead rates higher for liveability (76 vs 63). Jewells rates higher for education (52 vs 43). On the separate residential safety score, Jewells rates higher (100 vs 19/100 in Gateshead).
Scores
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 49 |
| Transport | 31 | 31 |
| Education | 43 | 52 |
| Liveability | 76 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,121 | 2,452 |
| Median age | 35 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,232 | $1,732 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.8% | 30.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gateshead Moderate Growth · Jewells Stable
Property
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $801K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $593K | $675K |
| House price YoY | 29.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 352 | 122 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 320 | 41 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,282 | 122 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,496 | 3,385 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gateshead · Jewells
Transport
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 31 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 108.0 km | 105.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gateshead | Jewells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,121 | 2,452 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,210 | 2,454 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,538 | 2,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gateshead or Jewells?
Jewells has the higher residential safety score (Gateshead 19/100 vs Jewells 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gateshead or Jewells?
Gateshead is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Gateshead or Jewells?
Jewells has a higher average school ICSEA (Gateshead 961 vs Jewells 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gateshead or Jewells?
Gateshead and Jewells have similar transport scores.
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