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New Lambton, NSW 2305
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,335,000
market range $1.3M-$1.4M
Median Unit
$785,000
market range $750K-$825K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.4%
market range +2.5% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for New Lambton
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New Lambton market and investor summary
In New Lambton, NSW 2305, the median house sells for around $1.3M, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. House prices have moved +9.4% over the past year and +12.1% over three years. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in New Lambton: people, income and schools
New Lambton has a resident population of roughly 10,651, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 66% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $96,000 a year (about $1,850 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.9 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 68 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 10,651
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $96,000/yr
- Households renting
- 30%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 68
- avg ICSEA 1101
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in New Lambton
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What should I check before investing in New Lambton?
New Lambton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.1% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +9.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in New Lambton?
The median property price in New Lambton, NSW 2305 is $1.3M for houses and $785K for units.
What rental yield does New Lambton show?
The gross rental yield in New Lambton is 3.1% for houses and 4.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for New Lambton?
House prices in New Lambton are up 9.4% over the past year and up 12.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in New Lambton?
The current vacancy rate in New Lambton is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in New Lambton?
New Lambton has a population of approximately 10,651 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near New Lambton?
There are 68 schools within roughly 5km of New Lambton. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is New Lambton affordable to buy in?
A median house in New Lambton costs about 13.9 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is New Lambton's population growing?
The population of New Lambton has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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