New Lambton Heights vs New Lambton
The verdict
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.31M in New Lambton Heights. New Lambton Heights rates higher for education (75 vs 66). New Lambton rates higher for transport (86 vs 64). New Lambton is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 6.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, New Lambton Heights rates higher (100 vs 44/100 in New Lambton).
Scores
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 86 |
| Education | 75 | 66 |
| Liveability | 90 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,610 | 10,651 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,742 | $1,853 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.6% | 46.5% |
| Born in Australia | 83.8% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: New Lambton Heights Stable · New Lambton Stable
Property
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $1.03M | $758K |
| House price YoY | 23.6% | 15.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $797 | $797 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 441 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 230 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 115 | 310 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,364 | 5,962 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,125 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: New Lambton Heights · New Lambton
Transport
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 104 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| New Lambton Heights | 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 | 1 | 10 |
| Parks | 4 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.4 km | 115.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.0 km | 4.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| New Lambton Heights | New Lambton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,610 | 10,651 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,685 | 10,958 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,784 | 11,361 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.71% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton Heights has the higher residential safety score (New Lambton Heights 100/100 vs New Lambton 44/100).
Which is more affordable, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.31M.
Which has better schools, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (New Lambton Heights 1125 vs New Lambton 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton has the higher transport score (New Lambton Heights 64/100 vs New Lambton 86/100).
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