Side by sideSuburb comparison

New Lambton Heights vs Wallsend South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. New Lambton Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Lambton Heights (1047) sits above Wallsend South (1013).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

New Lambton Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1013).

Common questionsNew Lambton Heights vs Wallsend South

Common questions

Does New Lambton Heights or Wallsend South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Lambton Heights scores 1047 vs 1013 in Wallsend South. 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.

The numbers behind the take

New Lambton Heights
Metric
Wallsend South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$483/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
2,610
Population
40,845
41
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1047
Avg ICSEA
1013

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).