Callaghan vs North Lambton
The verdict
North Lambton rates higher for education (61 vs 34). On the separate residential safety score, Callaghan rates higher (99 vs 50/100 in North Lambton).
Scores
CallaghanNorth Lambton
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 77 |
| Transport | 70 | 76 |
| Education | 34 | 61 |
| Liveability | 87 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,358 | 3,454 |
| Median age | 20 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,678 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.7% | 40.2% |
| Born in Australia | 63.2% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.5 |
Growth: Callaghan Moderate Growth · North Lambton Moderate Growth
Property
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $988K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $653K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 376 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 261 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,566 | 5,414 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Callaghan · North Lambton
Transport
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Callaghan | North 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.5 km | 117.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Callaghan | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,358 | 3,454 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,533 | 3,510 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,713 | 3,845 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callaghan or North Lambton?
Callaghan has the higher residential safety score (Callaghan 99/100 vs North Lambton 50/100).
Which has better public transport, Callaghan or North Lambton?
North Lambton has the higher transport score (Callaghan 70/100 vs North Lambton 76/100).
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