Side by sideSuburb comparison

North Lambton vs Newcastle University.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Lambton (995) sits above Newcastle University (991).

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

North Lambton edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 991).

Common questionsNorth Lambton vs Newcastle University

Common questions

Does North Lambton or Newcastle University have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Lambton scores 995 vs 991 in Newcastle University. 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

North Lambton
Metric
Newcastle University

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
60.0%
Owner occupied
39.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

20
Walk score
20
0
Transit score
80
100
Bike score
100
3,454
Population
1,358
31
Median age
20

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
995
Avg ICSEA
991

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).