New Lambton Heights vs New Lambton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,292,000 and $1,207,500. New Lambton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
New Lambton (median $1,207,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than New Lambton Heights ($1,292,000). Over the past year, New Lambton Heights (+15.9%) ran 8.1 percentage points ahead of New Lambton (+7.8%) on house-price growth.
New Lambton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 72/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Lambton (1052) sits above New Lambton Heights (1047). New Lambton Heights skews owner-occupied (87%), New Lambton runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
New Lambton is the lower entry point at $1,207,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: New Lambton delivers the better gross yield (3.36% vs 3.14%), but New Lambton Heights has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
New Lambton edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1047). New Lambton Heights also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is New Lambton Heights or New Lambton cheaper to buy in?
New Lambton has the lower median house price at $1,207,500, roughly 7% below New Lambton Heights ($1,292,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
Over the past 12 months, New Lambton Heights grew +15.9% vs +7.8% in New Lambton, a gap of 8.1 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 New Lambton Heights or New Lambton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Lambton scores 1052 vs 1047 in New Lambton Heights. 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, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
New Lambton scores 72/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, New Lambton Heights or New Lambton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in New Lambton vs 3.14% in New Lambton Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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