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 and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,705
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Dudley Public School
- Whitebridge High School
- Charlestown East Public School
- Wiripaang Public School
- Hunter Sports High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 19 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 79 bus stops
- 66 Bulls Garden Rd
- 55 Bulls Garden Rd
- 36 Bulls Garden Rd
- 39 Bulls Garden Rd
- Dudley Rd At Yaringa Pl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 8 playgrounds
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
Fibre to the Node serves 64.8% of the 1,788 resolvable premises in Gateshead. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gateshead?
Gateshead (NSW 2290) had 3,121 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Gateshead?
The median advertised rent in Gateshead is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gateshead?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gateshead covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dudley Public School (1 km), Whitebridge High School (1.4 km), Charlestown East Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gateshead?
Gateshead is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gateshead?
Across postcode 2290, 2,289 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (873), violent (510), vehicle theft (241). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (24.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gateshead?
79 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gateshead centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 19 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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