Lambton vs Waratah West
The verdict
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.27M in Lambton. Waratah West rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Lambton rates higher (39 vs 24/100 in Waratah West).
Scores
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 78 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 63 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,214 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 40 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,628 | $1,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Lambton Stable · Waratah West Moderate Growth
Property
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $938K |
| Median unit price | $749K | $754K |
| House price YoY | 29.7% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 446 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 499 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,444 | 6,365 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 963 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lambton · Waratah West
Transport
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.3 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Lambton | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,214 | 3,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,364 | 3,193 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,562 | 3,498 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lambton or Waratah West?
Lambton has the higher residential safety score (Lambton 39/100 vs Waratah West 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Lambton or Waratah West?
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.27M.
Which has better schools, Lambton or Waratah West?
Lambton has a higher average school ICSEA (Lambton 1068 vs Waratah West 963; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lambton or Waratah West?
Waratah West has the higher transport score (Lambton 64/100 vs Waratah West 76/100).
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