Gateshead NSW 2290 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Gateshead is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2290). The median sale price is $863k (+178% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $680/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.1%. It has a population of about 3,121 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $635,000 |
| 2022 | $665,000 |
| 2023 | $684,000 |
| 2024 | $705,000 |
| 2025 | $761,500 |
| 2026 | $862,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $580 |
| 3-bedroom | $750 |
| 4+ bed | $675 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (93% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,121
- Median age: 35
- Median weekly household income: $1,232
- Average household size: 2.5
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 849 · 5th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 852 · 5th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Gateshead
- Hunter Sports High School · Secondary School
- Wiripaang Public School · Primary School
- Lakeside School · Schools for Specific Purposes
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Kotara Station (train), about 5.6 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Gateshead?
The median sale price in Gateshead NSW 2290 is $862,500, up 178% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Gateshead?
The median weekly rent in Gateshead (postcode 2290) is $680 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Gateshead?
The estimated gross rental yield in Gateshead is about 4.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Gateshead?
Schools located in Gateshead include Hunter Sports High School, Wiripaang Public School, Lakeside School.
Nearby suburbs
- Bennetts Green 2290
- Charlestown 2290
- Jewells 2280
- Dudley 2290
- Redhead 2290
- Windale 2306
- Whitebridge 2290
- Mount Hutton 2290
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.