Overall score
Dudley
46.7/100
Gateshead
37.2/100
Dudley vs Gateshead, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dudley for families and beach lifestyle; Gateshead for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DudleyGateshead
Crime rate
Dudley
66.0 / 1k
Gateshead
66.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dudley
67
Gateshead
56
Population
Dudley
2,505
Gateshead
3,121
Metric leadDudley 4Gateshead 63 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dudley | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.7/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 66.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 70 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 20 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| Population | 2,505 | 3,121 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dudley is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Gateshead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Dudley leans into coastal living, while Gateshead feels more inland and suburban in character.
Dudley pulls ahead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Gateshead is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Dudley suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Gateshead is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.