North Lambton
NSW 2299 · Newcastle
3,454 (2021) → 3,510 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Lambton is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2299, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $998K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Lambton has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (1.82%), England (1.77%), India (1.27%), Pakistan (0.96%), Vietnam (0.69%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.14%), Cantonese (0.9%), Vietnamese (0.87%), Urdu (0.84%), Arabic (0.81%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1084
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 970
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 940
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1049
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 973
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 950
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1001
- Newcastle Middle SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 976
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1082
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1121
- Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 997
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about North Lambton
Is North Lambton safe?
North Lambton has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 5,877 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Lambton?
In North Lambton, the median house price is $998K and the median unit price is $644K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is North Lambton from Sydney CBD?
North Lambton is about 117.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in North Lambton?
North Lambton has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Lambton?
North Lambton has a transport score of 76/100 and 23 bus stops.