Lake Mac Vibes Lake Macquarie · collected weekly

Gateshead vs Mount Hutton

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

Local take: Both practical suburbs near Charlestown

Gateshead

Momentum: rising

+11.2% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 50/100, rising price trend.

Mount Hutton

Momentum: rising

+19.8% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 48/100, rising price trend.

GatesheadMount Hutton
Median house $805k from 35 sales (lower) $930k from 48 sales
Median unit $745k from 30 sales
Growth year on year +11.2% +19.8% (higher)
Vibe score 50/100 (higher) 48/100
Character Industrial/residential mix, practical Affordable, practical, close to Charlestown
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 May 2026 Momentum computed weekly, a reading of public data, not advice Updated 2026-08-17

Price comparison

Gateshead ($805k) is 13% cheaper than Mount Hutton ($930k) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Gateshead or Mount Hutton?

It depends on what you're looking for. Gateshead reads as rising, with a vibe score of 50/100, while Mount Hutton reads as rising, with a vibe score of 48/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities. Enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Gateshead and Mount Hutton?

Gateshead is $125k cheaper for houses ($805k vs $930k). Year-on-year growth is +11.2% in Gateshead and +19.8% in Mount Hutton.

Which has more development, Gateshead or Mount Hutton?

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