Elermore Vale vs New Lambton Heights
The verdict
Elermore Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.31M in New Lambton Heights. New Lambton Heights rates higher for education (75 vs 58). New Lambton Heights is closer to the coast (6.0 km vs 8.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, New Lambton Heights rates higher (100 vs 51/100 in Elermore Vale).
Scores
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 76 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 58 | 75 |
| Liveability | 87 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,057 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,567 | $2,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Elermore Vale Moderate Growth · New Lambton Heights Stable
Property
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | $684K | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | 22.9% | 23.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | $797 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 347 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 230 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,953 | 5,364 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,043 | 1,125 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elermore Vale · New Lambton Heights
Transport
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.3 km | 114.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.9 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Elermore Vale | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,057 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,321 | 2,685 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,856 | 2,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.07% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elermore Vale or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has the higher residential safety score (Elermore Vale 51/100 vs New Lambton Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Elermore Vale or New Lambton Heights?
Elermore Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.31M.
Which has better schools, Elermore Vale or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Elermore Vale 1043 vs New Lambton Heights 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elermore Vale or New Lambton Heights?
Elermore Vale and New Lambton Heights have similar transport scores.
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