Gateshead, New South Wales

Gateshead is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 12 kilometres (7 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie East ward, and is home to a number of primary and high schools and a private hospital. Gateshead is named after Gateshead, a town in North East England.

Gateshead
Greater Newcastle, New South Wales
Gateshead
Coordinates32°58′55″S 151°41′35″E
Population3,121 (2021 census)
 • Density1,156/km2 (2,990/sq mi)
Established1876
Postcode(s)2290
Area2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location
  • 12 km (7 mi) WSW of Newcastle
  • 3 km (2 mi) S of Charlestown
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishKahibah
State electorate(s)Charlestown
Federal division(s)Shortland
Suburbs around Gateshead:
Charlestown Charlestown Whitebridge
Mount Hutton Gateshead Dudley
Windale Bennetts Green Redhead
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