New Lambton vs Lambton
Lambton (median $1,166,250) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than New Lambton ($1,207,500). Over the past year, Lambton (+9.8%) ran 2.0 percentage points ahead of New Lambton (+7.8%) on house-price growth.
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New Lambton and Lambton side by side
| Measure | New Lambton | Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,207,500 | $1,166,250 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.8% | +9.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $498/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 22 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,651 | 5,214 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1189 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°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
New Lambton scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Lambton (1052) sits above Lambton (1018).
- For buyers
- Lambton is the lower entry point at $1,166,250 median, 3% 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 3.03%), but Lambton 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 1018).
New Lambton vs Lambton: common questions
Is New Lambton or Lambton cheaper to buy in?
Lambton has the lower median house price at $1,166,250, roughly 3% below New Lambton ($1,207,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, New Lambton or Lambton?
Over the past 12 months, Lambton grew +9.8% vs +7.8% in New Lambton, a gap of 2.0 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 or Lambton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Lambton scores 1052 vs 1018 in 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, New Lambton or Lambton?
New Lambton scores 72/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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 or Lambton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.36% in New 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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