New Lambton at a glance
Walk score
72
Very walkable
Population
10.7k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about New Lambton.
The postcode for New Lambton is 2305 (NSW).
New Lambton (2305) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
New Lambton has roughly 10,651 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
New Lambton scores 72/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put New Lambton's population at 10,651, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% 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
10,651
Median age
41
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
10,651
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
635
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.
72
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in New Lambton.
Local schools for New Lambton
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Government School Catchment
New Lambton Public School
New Lambton South 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 New Lambton.
- What is the New Lambton postcode?
- New Lambton is in the 2305 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is New Lambton?
- New Lambton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2305, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in New Lambton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $395.
- What schools are in New Lambton?
- There are 20 schools serving New Lambton on this page, including New Lambton Public School, St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton South Public School.
- How walkable is New Lambton?
- New Lambton has a Walk Score of 72 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near New Lambton?
- New Lambton is close to Adamstown, Lambton, Kotara Fair, New Lambton Heights, Kotara.
- What is the population of New Lambton?
- The population of New Lambton is approximately 10,651 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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