Lambton vs New Lambton
The verdict
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M in Lambton. New Lambton rates higher for transport (86 vs 64). New Lambton is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, New Lambton rates higher (44 vs 39/100 in Lambton).
Scores
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 86 |
| Education | 65 | 66 |
| Liveability | 95 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,214 | 10,651 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 46.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lambton Stable · New Lambton Stable
Property
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.23M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $718K | $758K |
| House price YoY | 18.7% | 15.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $797 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 499 | 310 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,077 | 5,962 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lambton · New Lambton
Transport
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 104 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Lambton | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 10 |
| Parks | 7 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.3 km | 115.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Lambton | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,214 | 10,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,364 | 10,958 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,562 | 11,361 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lambton or New Lambton?
New Lambton has the higher residential safety score (Lambton 39/100 vs New Lambton 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Lambton or New Lambton?
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.23M.
Which has better schools, Lambton or New Lambton?
New Lambton has a higher average school ICSEA (Lambton 1062 vs New Lambton 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lambton or New Lambton?
New Lambton has the higher transport score (Lambton 64/100 vs New Lambton 86/100).
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