Lake Macquarie / Dudley
Suburb profile
Dudley
A coastal suburb between Redhead and Merewether, with beach access at Dudley Beach.
$1.21m
Median house price
+8.3%
Growth, 12 months
$780/wk
Median rent
34 days
Avg. time on market
26
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Dudley
Dudley is a coastal suburb between Redhead and Newcastle's southern beaches, with its own beach and a strong surfing culture.
Housing is a mix of older beach cottages and newer builds, with the coastal position driving consistent demand.
Who buys here
Buyers after coastal living with a quieter, more local feel than the bigger beach suburbs further north.
Twenty-six houses sold in the past year, with values up 8.3% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Beach & outdoors
- Dudley Beach
- Glenrock State Conservation Area
Shops & everyday
- Redhead shops
Schools
- Dudley Public School
- Whitebridge High School
Buying in Dudley
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