New Lambton Heights
NSW 2305 · Newcastle
2,610 (2021) → 2,685 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
New Lambton Heights is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2305, about 114km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.29M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. New Lambton Heights has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2305 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.3%), New Zealand (1.49%), China (1.26%), India (1%), South Africa (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.23%), Cantonese (0.61%), Macedon (0.54%), Italian (0.5%), Tamil (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1022 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wallsend South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1083
- Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 816
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1065
- New Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1108
- Kotara South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1069
- Garden Suburb Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1045
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1083
- Elermore Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 996
- St Therese's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1100
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 923
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1014
- St James' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1104
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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 New Lambton Heights
Is New Lambton Heights safe?
New Lambton Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 4,444 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in New Lambton Heights?
In New Lambton Heights, the median house price is $1.29M and the median unit price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $755.
How far is New Lambton Heights from Sydney CBD?
New Lambton Heights is about 114.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1100 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in New Lambton Heights?
New Lambton Heights has a transport score of 64/100 and 29 bus stops.