NSW2290· Pop. 34,912Lake Macquarie

DUDLEY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

Liveability score

59

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$972,625

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

2.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.7%

modelled estimate

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DUDLEY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$700/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$610k
2021
$726k
2022
$669k
2023
$546k
2024
$880k
2025
$950k
2026
$973k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

DUDLEY is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,771/wk

$49k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.1%

73.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

28.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.3 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

108.7 km

Regional

Days on market

68 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

40 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

68/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2290

🏫11 Primary🎓3 Secondary2 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
361 students19:1 student–teacher45% girls40% top SEA quarter

Dudley Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
245 students18:1 student–teacher55% girls44% top SEA quarter

Redhead Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1089(81%)
240 students17:1 student–teacher55% girls40% top SEA quarter

Kahibah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1076(77%)
291 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls35% top SEA quarter

Charlestown South Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1075(77%)
235 students18:1 student–teacher48% girls32% top SEA quarter

Charlestown Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1037(63%)
234 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls26% top SEA quarter

Charlestown East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1036(62%)
319 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls22% top SEA quarter

St Paul's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1023(57%)
294 students15:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

Hillsborough Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1020(56%)
164 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls21% top SEA quarter

Mount Hutton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
166 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls6% top SEA quarter

Wiripaang Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 853(5%)
182 students11:1 student–teacher43% girls1% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

St Mary's Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1062(73%)
989 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls29% top SEA quarter

Whitebridge High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1022(56%)
915 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls21% top SEA quarter

Hunter Sports High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 955(27%)
941 students12:1 student–teacher42% girls11% top SEA quarter

Special (2)

Newcastle Junior School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 940(21%)
63 students4:1 student–teacher32% girls12% top SEA quarter

Lakeside School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 910(13%)
58 students5:1 student–teacher28% girls3% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1015ICSEA · national avg 1000

16 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
25/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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