Gateshead, NSW 2290 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gateshead is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2290, home to 3,121 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area.

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Snapshot

Median house
Median rent$300 /wk
Population3,121
Area— km²
To CBD— km
LGALake Macquarie

Demographics

Population
3,121
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$1,232 /week
Median personal income
$611 /week
Median family income
$1,479 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Lake Macquarie
Statistical region (SA4)
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Shortland
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,705
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Dudley Public School Primary · Government
  • Whitebridge High School Secondary · Government
  • Charlestown East Public School Primary · Government
  • Wiripaang Public School Primary · Government
  • Hunter Sports High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 79 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • 66 Bulls Garden Rd bus · 330 m
  • 55 Bulls Garden Rd bus · 356 m
  • 36 Bulls Garden Rd bus · 402 m
  • 39 Bulls Garden Rd bus · 414 m
  • Dudley Rd At Yaringa Pl bus · 450 m

Lifestyle & amenities

Amenity data refreshes quarterly from OpenStreetMap.

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
  • Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 24.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly from NBN Co.

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,289 across postcode 2290 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 873 theft, 510 violent offences, 241 vehicle theft.

Frequently asked questions

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