Lambton
NSW 2299 · Newcastle
5,214 (2021) → 5,364 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Lambton is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2299, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Lambton has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2299 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.78%), North Macedonia (1.02%), New Zealand (0.98%), India (0.82%), Philippines (0.61%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.55%), Mandarin (0.88%), Arabic (0.59%), Greek (0.56%), Croatian (0.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1083
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
Nearby (within 10km)
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- New Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1108
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 923
- Newcastle Middle SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 967
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 980
- St Therese's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1100
- Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 960
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1019
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 955
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1138
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 963
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Lambton
Is Lambton safe?
Lambton has a residential safety score of 39/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,444 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Lambton?
In Lambton, the median house price is $1.27M and the median unit price is $749K. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Lambton from Sydney CBD?
Lambton is about 116.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Lambton?
Lambton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Lambton?
Lambton has a transport score of 64/100 and 44 bus stops.