Dudley vs Redhead

Prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe and momentum for two Lake Macquarie suburbs, read from the same registers on the same day.

Local take: Both coastal villages, but Dudley is more Lake Mac; Redhead is more Newcastle

	Dudley	Redhead
Median house	$1.7M from 27 sales (lower)	$1.9M from 36 sales
Median unit	—	—
Growth year on year	+32.8% (higher)	+13.7%
Vibe score	60/100	68/100 (higher)
Character	Coastal village, Dudley Beach, relaxed vibe	Premium surf beach, strong community
Trend	rising	rising
Approvals in the pipeline	0	0
Contamination sites	0	0

Council development registers, NSW Valuer General sales records, EPA contaminated land register Medians cover the 12 months to Aug 2026 Momentum computed weekly, a reading of public data, not advice Updated 2026-09-07

Price comparison

Dudley ($1.7M) is 8% cheaper than Redhead ($1.9M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Dudley or Redhead?

It depends on what you're looking for. Dudley reads as rising, with a vibe score of 60/100, while Redhead reads as rising, with a vibe score of 68/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities. Enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Dudley and Redhead?

Dudley is $150k cheaper for houses ($1.7M vs $1.9M). Year-on-year growth is +32.8% in Dudley and +13.7% in Redhead.

Which has more development, Dudley or Redhead?

Dudley has 0 development applications, while Redhead has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity, which can affect both livability and property values.