Overall score
Gateshead
37.2/100
Redhead
54.6/100
Gateshead vs Redhead, NSW Suburb Comparison
Redhead for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GatesheadRedhead
Crime rate
Gateshead
66.0 / 1k
Redhead
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gateshead
56
Redhead
152
Population
Gateshead
3,121
Redhead
3,785
Metric leadGateshead 5Redhead 71 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 | Gateshead | Redhead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 56.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.0 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 67 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 30 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 0.3% |
| Population | 3,121 | 3,785 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Gateshead reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Redhead is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Redhead leans into coastal living, while Gateshead feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Gateshead is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access; Redhead answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Gateshead if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Redhead for retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.