Lambton, NSW 2299
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2299
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Median house price
$1,166,250
+9.8% over the past year.
Median of 66 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Lambton at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $498
- Population
- 5,214
- Median age 40
Prices: Median of 66 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2299), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Lambton
Houses change hands at $1,166,250 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (66 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 74% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.8%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $233,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2299)
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What to know about Lambton
Lambton (2299) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,166,250, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Lambton has roughly 5,214 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Lambton scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,098 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 22/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Lambton's population at 5,214, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,166,250 price tag). Units yield 8.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.03%
- On the $1,166,250 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.38%
- On the $308,880 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +9.8%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
171 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,098 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Lambton
- What is the median house price in Lambton?
- The median house price in Lambton, NSW 2299 is $1,166,250 (median of 66 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +9.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Lambton?
- A useful starting point is the Lambton median house price of $1,166,250 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Lambton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Lambton is 3.0%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2299), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,166,250 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Lambton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Lambton postcode?
- Lambton is in the 2299 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Lambton?
- Lambton is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2299.
- What is the average rent in Lambton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $498.
- What schools are in Lambton?
- There are 20 schools serving Lambton on this page, including Lambton Public School, St John's Primary School, New Lambton Public School.
- How walkable is Lambton?
- Lambton has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Lambton?
- Lambton is close to North Lambton, Waratah West, New Lambton, Glen Inneslambton, Jesmond.
- What is the population of Lambton?
- The population of Lambton is approximately 5,214 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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