Lambton vs North Lambton
North Lambton (median $931,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Lambton ($1,166,250). Over the past year, North Lambton (+14.2%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Lambton (+9.8%) on house-price growth.
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Lambton and North Lambton side by side
| Measure | Lambton | North Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,166,250 | $931,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | +14.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $498/wk | $498/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,214 | 3,454 |
| Median age | 40 | 31 |
| 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
Lambton scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lambton (1018) sits above North Lambton (995).
- For buyers
- North Lambton is the lower entry point at $931,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- North Lambton carries both higher gross yield (3.80% 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 995).
Lambton vs North Lambton: common questions
Is Lambton or North Lambton cheaper to buy in?
North Lambton has the lower median house price at $931,000, roughly 20% 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, Lambton or North Lambton?
Over the past 12 months, North Lambton grew +14.2% vs +9.8% in Lambton, a gap of 4.4 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 Lambton or North Lambton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lambton scores 1018 vs 995 in North Lambton. 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, Lambton or North Lambton?
Lambton scores 22/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Lambton or North Lambton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.80% in North Lambton 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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