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 $801K 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2290 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1062
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1023
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 910
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 853
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 847
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 793
- Dudley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1095
- Charlestown East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1036
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1089
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1026
- Whitebridge High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1022
- Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1075
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1102
- Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1037
- Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 940
- Alesco Secondary College - Charlestown CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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 · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 12,496 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, the median house price is $801K. Median weekly house rent is $720.
How far is Gateshead from Sydney CBD?
Gateshead is about 108.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 961 (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.