Lambton at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
5,214
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Lambton.
The postcode for Lambton is 2299 (NSW).
Lambton (2299) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,214
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
5,214
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
369
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lambton.
Local schools for Lambton
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Government School Catchment
Lambton Public School
New Lambton Public School
John Hunter Hospital School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lambton.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2299, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lambton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $380.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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