Lambton vs New Lambton Heights
The verdict
Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.29M in New Lambton Heights. Lambton rates higher for liveability (95 vs 90). New Lambton Heights rates higher for education (75 vs 65). On the separate residential safety score, New Lambton Heights rates higher (100 vs 39/100 in Lambton).
Scores
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 76 |
| Transport | 64 | 64 |
| Education | 65 | 75 |
| Liveability | 95 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,214 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $2,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 57.6% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 83.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Lambton Stable · New Lambton Heights Stable
Property
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.29M |
| Median unit price | $749K | $1.03M |
| House price YoY | 29.7% | 1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $755 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 77 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 230 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 499 | 115 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,444 | 4,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lambton · New Lambton Heights
Transport
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Lambton | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.3 km | 114.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Lambton | New Lambton Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,214 | 2,610 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,364 | 2,685 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,562 | 2,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lambton or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has the higher residential safety score (Lambton 39/100 vs New Lambton Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Lambton or New Lambton Heights?
Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.29M.
Which has better schools, Lambton or New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Lambton 1068 vs New Lambton Heights 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lambton or New Lambton Heights?
Lambton and New Lambton Heights have similar transport scores.
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