New Lambton
NSW 2305 · Newcastle
10,651 (2021) → 10,958 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 is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2305, about 115km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.24M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. New Lambton has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2305 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.19%), New Zealand (0.88%), India (0.7%), Philippines (0.65%), China (0.49%)
Top languages: Macedon (0.56%), Mandarin (0.51%), Bengali (0.41%), Greek (0.38%), Italian (0.34%)
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 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- New Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1108
- St Therese's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- New Lambton South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
Nearby (within 10km)
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1090
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4km
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1057
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1085
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1107
- Kotara SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 816
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1078
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1083
- Belair Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1103
- New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- Newcastle Middle SchoolCombined · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 967
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Is New Lambton safe?
New Lambton has a residential safety score of 44/100, 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 4,826 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in New Lambton?
In New Lambton, the median house price is $1.24M and the median unit price is $804K. Median weekly house rent is $755.
How far is New Lambton from Sydney CBD?
New Lambton is about 115.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in New Lambton?
New Lambton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in New Lambton?
New Lambton has a transport score of 86/100 and 104 bus stops.