Kotara vs New Lambton Heights
The verdict
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.29M in New Lambton Heights. Kotara rates higher for transport (92 vs 64). New Lambton Heights rates higher for education (75 vs 65). Kotara is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 6.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, New Lambton Heights rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Kotara).
Scores
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 76 |
| Transport | 92 | 64 |
| Education | 65 | 75 |
| Liveability | 94 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,980 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,077 | $2,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Kotara Moderate Growth · New Lambton Heights Stable
Property
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $840K | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | 10.6% | 1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $755 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 230 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 402 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,533 | 4,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kotara · New Lambton Heights
Transport
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 194 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Kotara | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 113.0 km | 114.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kotara | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,980 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,200 | 2,685 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,436 | 2,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.35% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kotara or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has the higher residential safety score (Kotara 68/100 vs New Lambton Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Kotara or New Lambton Heights?
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Kotara or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Kotara 996 vs New Lambton Heights 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kotara or New Lambton Heights?
Kotara has the higher transport score (Kotara 92/100 vs New Lambton Heights 64/100).
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