Lambton vs North Lambton
The verdict
North Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.27M in Lambton. North Lambton rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, North Lambton rates higher (50 vs 39/100 in Lambton).
Scores
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 77 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 61 |
| Liveability | 95 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,214 | 3,454 |
| Median age | 40 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,678 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 40.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 78.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lambton Stable · North Lambton Moderate Growth
Property
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $988K |
| Median unit price | $749K | $653K |
| House price YoY | 29.7% | 2.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 376 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 261 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 499 | 290 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,444 | 5,414 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Lambton · North Lambton
Transport
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Lambton | North 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.3 km | 117.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lambton | North Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,214 | 3,454 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,364 | 3,510 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,562 | 3,845 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lambton or North Lambton?
North Lambton has the higher residential safety score (Lambton 39/100 vs North Lambton 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Lambton or North Lambton?
North Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $988K versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Lambton or North Lambton?
North Lambton has the higher transport score (Lambton 64/100 vs North Lambton 76/100).
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