Jesmond vs Lambton
Jesmond (median $820,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Lambton ($1,166,250). Over the past year, Jesmond (+15.1%) ran 5.3 percentage points ahead of Lambton (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
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Jesmond and Lambton side by side
| Measure | Jesmond | Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $1,166,250 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.1% | +9.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $498/wk | $498/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 68.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 44 | 22 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,210 | 5,214 |
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1098 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Jesmond scores higher on walkability (44/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lambton (1018) sits above Jesmond (998). Lambton skews owner-occupied (63%), Jesmond runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
- For buyers
- Jesmond is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Jesmond carries both higher gross yield (4.31% vs 3.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Lambton edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 998). Lambton also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jesmond vs Lambton: common questions
Is Jesmond or Lambton cheaper to buy in?
Jesmond has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 30% below Lambton ($1,166,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Jesmond or Lambton?
Over the past 12 months, Jesmond grew +15.1% vs +9.8% in Lambton, a gap of 5.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Jesmond or Lambton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lambton scores 1018 vs 998 in Jesmond. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Jesmond or Lambton?
Jesmond scores 44/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Jesmond or Lambton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.31% in Jesmond vs 3.03% in Lambton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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