Redhead
NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie
3,785 (2021) → 3,956 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Redhead is a stable suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 107km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.71M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 40/100, and is right by the coast. Redhead has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.04%), New Zealand (0.98%), Germany (0.55%), Scotland (0.45%), South Africa (0.45%)
Top languages: German (0.58%), Italian (0.42%), Macedon (0.42%), Spanish (0.4%), Japan (0.21%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Redhead Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1097
Nearby (within 10km)
- Jewells Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1022
- Dudley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1091
- St Pius X Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 845
- Hunter Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 946
- Wiripaang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 826
- Lakeside SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 892
- Windale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 825
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1057
- St Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1043
- Belmont North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 951
- Whitebridge High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1021
- Belmont Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1078
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Redhead
Is Redhead safe?
Redhead has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 4,174 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Redhead?
In Redhead, the median house price is $1.71M and the median unit price is $988K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Redhead from Sydney CBD?
Redhead is about 106.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Redhead?
Redhead has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Redhead?
Redhead has a transport score of 40/100 and 37 bus stops.