Lake Mac Vibes Lake Macquarie · collected weekly

Gateshead vs Windale

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

Local take: Gateshead more established, Windale cheaper with more challenges

Gateshead

Momentum: rising

+11.4% price growth, 0 development applications, vibe score 50/100, rising price trend.

Windale

Momentum: steady

0 development applications, vibe score 40/100, stable price trend.

GatesheadWindale
Median house $830k from 32 sales $780k from 22 sales (lower)
Median unit
Growth year on year +11.4%
Vibe score 50/100 (higher) 40/100
Character Industrial/residential mix, practical Public housing, undergoing renewal
Trend rising stable
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

Windale ($780k) is 6% cheaper than Gateshead ($830k) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Gateshead or Windale?

It depends on what you're looking for. Gateshead reads as rising, with a vibe score of 50/100, while Windale reads as steady, with a vibe score of 40/100. 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 Windale?

Windale is $50k cheaper for houses ($780k vs $830k).

Which has more development, Gateshead or Windale?

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