Gateshead
NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie
3,121 (2021) → 3,210 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gateshead is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 108km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $759K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gateshead has an overall score of 50/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 19/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.22%), New Zealand (1.15%), Philippines (0.61%), India (0.38%), USA (0.35%)
Top languages: Samoan (0.45%), Mandarin (0.35%), Tagalog (0.32%), Punjabi (0.29%), Bengali (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1057
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 892
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 826
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 845
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 825
- Dudley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1091
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1040
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1097
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1022
- Whitebridge High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1021
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1064
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1111
- Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1025
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 937
- Alesco Senior College - Charlestown CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gateshead
Is Gateshead safe?
Gateshead has a residential safety score of 19/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,220 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, the median house price is $759K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Gateshead from Sydney CBD?
Gateshead is about 108.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gateshead?
Gateshead has a transport score of 31/100 and 35 bus stops.