Adamstown Heights vs New Lambton
The verdict
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.29M in Adamstown Heights. New Lambton rates higher for transport (86 vs 76). Adamstown Heights is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 4.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Adamstown Heights rates higher (85 vs 44/100 in New Lambton).
Scores
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 84 |
| Transport | 76 | 86 |
| Education | 68 | 66 |
| Liveability | 94 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,621 | 10,651 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,325 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.1% | 46.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Growth: Adamstown Heights Moderate Growth · New Lambton Stable
Property
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.29M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $780K | $804K |
| House price YoY | 38.7% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $755 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 196 | 441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 107 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 310 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,562 | 4,826 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adamstown Heights · New Lambton
Transport
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 104 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 10 |
| Parks | 4 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.9 km | 115.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Adamstown Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,621 | 10,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,932 | 10,958 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,265 | 11,361 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adamstown Heights or New Lambton?
Adamstown Heights has the higher residential safety score (Adamstown Heights 85/100 vs New Lambton 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Adamstown Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.24M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Adamstown Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton has a higher average school ICSEA (Adamstown Heights 1085 vs New Lambton 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adamstown Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton has the higher transport score (Adamstown Heights 76/100 vs New Lambton 86/100).
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