Kotara vs New Lambton
The verdict
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.24M in New Lambton. Kotara rates higher for transport (92 vs 86). Kotara has a shorter estimated CBD commute (194 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kotara rates higher (68 vs 44/100 in New Lambton).
Scores
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 92 | 86 |
| Education | 65 | 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
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,980 | 10,651 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,077 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.5% | 46.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Kotara Moderate Growth · New Lambton Stable
Property
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $840K | $804K |
| House price YoY | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $755 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 402 | 310 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,533 | 4,826 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kotara · New Lambton
Transport
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 104 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 194 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 250 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Kotara | 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 | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 10 |
| Parks | 11 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 113.0 km | 115.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Kotara | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,980 | 10,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,200 | 10,958 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,436 | 11,361 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.35% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kotara or New Lambton?
Kotara has the higher residential safety score (Kotara 68/100 vs New Lambton 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Kotara or New Lambton?
Kotara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Kotara or New Lambton?
New Lambton has a higher average school ICSEA (Kotara 996 vs New Lambton 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kotara or New Lambton?
Kotara has the higher transport score (Kotara 92/100 vs New Lambton 86/100).
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