Lake Macquarie / Redhead
Suburb profile
Redhead
A premium beachside suburb south of Newcastle, home to Redhead Beach.
$2.13m
Median house price
+22%
Growth, 12 months
$900/wk
Median rent
33.5 days
Avg. time on market
40
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Redhead
Redhead is a premium beachside suburb built around Redhead Beach, a patrolled surf beach that's one of the best on this stretch of coast.
Housing ranges from older beach cottages to substantial rebuilds, with prices reflecting the suburb's beachfront position.
Who buys here
Buyers after the beach lifestyle and prepared to pay for it, from upgraders to downsizers wanting to stay close to the sand.
Forty houses sold in the past year, with values up a striking 22% over 12 months, the strongest growth of any suburb in this batch.
What's nearby
Beach & outdoors
- Redhead Beach
- Glenrock State Conservation Area
Shops & everyday
- Redhead shops
Schools
- Redhead Public School
- Whitebridge High School
Reading on Redhead
Buying in Redhead
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