OA Logo Green
search icon

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Dudley

Join the 2.6 million Australians* who use our services every year.

Geo Page

Dudley suburb profile

Situated on Lake Macquarie's eastern edge in the Newcastle region, Dudley is a quiet residential suburb that combines lakeside access with proximity to the Pacific coast. Housing is mainly low-rise, ranging from older weatherboard cottages to more recent family homes, and the area suits people after a relaxed coastal lifestyle with outdoor pursuits such as boating, fishing and beach visits close at hand. Local shops and community facilities are nearby, while larger retail and services in Belmont and Charlestown are within easy reach. The suburb is served by local bus routes and road links into the wider Newcastle area.

Dudley property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Dudley sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 29.7% over the last 12 months. Over the last 3 months seven houses changed hands, and houses sold in a median of 29 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Dudley recorded average house rents of $765 a week, up a modest 2.0% over the last 12 months. Unit rent data isn't available.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
29.7%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
7N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
29N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$765N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.0%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

Access homes before they're listed for sale

Build a buying brief and get first access to properties that aren't yet on the market.

OpenAdvantage

Dudley demographics

Couple families with children are the largest family type, at 49.3% of families. Together with couple families without children (37.5%), they make up 86.8% of families in the area, while one-parent families account for 12.2% and other families 1.0%.

The community numbers 2,505 people, with a median age of 39. The typical household brings in $2,487 a week, which is about $129,300 a year.

Homes in Dudley are predominantly owner-occupied: 42.7% are owned outright and 42.9% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 85.6% owner-occupancy, while 14.4% are rented, so owner-occupiers outnumber renters by roughly six to one.

Suburbs near Dudley

Some popular suburbs near Dudley include:

  • Whitebridge: Established residential suburb with quiet streets and local shops.
  • Gateshead: Larger, mixed-use suburb with shopping strip and established residential pockets.
  • Redhead: Coastal village with a popular surf beach and coastal reserve.
  • Kahibah: Leafy village-like suburb with bushland and walking tracks.
  • Windale: Compact, more urban suburb with a mix of housing and local parks.

How does Dudley compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Dudley’s median house price is 14.9% higher than Whitebridge’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Dudley have grown 26.2% higher than in Whitebridge.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Dudley are selling 46.3% faster than in Redhead.

Choose the right real estate agents in Dudley

There are 15 real estate agents in Dudley, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 58.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Dudley typically range from 1.87% to 3.25%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

Geo Page

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Dudley

Not quite ready to sell?

icon

Property report

Suburb and property report

Completed by independent professional experts not a computer.
Get a free property reporticon right chevron
icon

OpenEstimates

Digital estimate for your property

Compare your property to three recent sales to get a digital estimate.
Get a comparative estimateicon right chevron
icon

Navigate the market like a pro

Navigate the market

Get an understanding of the market signals you should keep an eye on.
Understand your local marketicon right chevron