Lambton - New Lambton

An assessment of population growth drivers in Lambton - New Lambton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Lambton - New Lambton's population is around 17,728 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 385 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,343 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,693 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,680 persons per square kilometer. Lambton - New Lambton's growth rate of 2.2% since the census positions it within 2.9 percentage points of the non-metro area (5.1%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 71.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of Australia's regional areas is anticipated, with Lambton - New Lambton expected to increase by 390 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 2.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Lambton - New Lambton when compared nationally

Lambton - New Lambton has seen approximately 56 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 282 homes were approved, with an additional 42 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, about 1.9 new residents have arrived per new home each year over these five financial years.

This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value for new properties is $393,000. In the current financial year, $7.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Comparatively, Lambton - New Lambton has around 59% of the construction activity per person relative to the rest of NSW and falls within the 50th percentile nationally when assessed against other areas. This lower-than-average activity indicates an established nature with potential planning limitations.

Recent construction comprises 57.0% standalone homes and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a range of medium-density options across different price brackets. The area's current housing composition is 79.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles that require more diverse and affordable housing options. The location has approximately 325 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Lambton - New Lambton is forecasted to gain around 355 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Lambton - New Lambton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, Lambton Park Master Plan, Wests Group Townhouse Development, and Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond. The following list details those most relevant.

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Lambton - New Lambton ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Lambton - New Lambton has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.1%. As of September 2025, 10,132 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 1.4% and workforce participation at 65.3%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance shows strong specialization, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional 5.3%.

The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher than average level of local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.1%, while labour force increased by 3.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Lambton - New Lambton's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

The Lambton - New Lambton SA2 had a very high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers was $56,681 and average income stood at $75,394, compared to Rest of NSW's figures of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median and average income would be approximately $63,828 and $84,901 as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Lambton - New Lambton cluster around the 62nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 28.3% of the community (5,017 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 29.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, placing disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Lambton - New Lambton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Lambton - New Lambton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Lambton - New Lambton stood at 34.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.1% and rented ones at 31.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,119, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent figure was $390, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Lambton - New Lambton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,119 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were exceeding the national figure of $375 at $390.

Lambton - New Lambton features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 67.2% of all households, including 30.6% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 12.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.8%, with lone person households at 28.6% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of NSW average.

Lambton - New Lambton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Lambton's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. In New Lambton, 34.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.6% and certificates for 22.0%.

Educational participation is high in the area, with 31.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Lambton - New Lambton has 162 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 82 individual routes which collectively facilitate 3,916 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated excellent with residents typically located 139 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 559 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Lambton - New Lambton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Lambton-New Lambton faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~10,122 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 10.5 and 8.7% of residents respectively. 65.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. As of June 2021, 17.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,123 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Lambton - New Lambton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Lambton-New Lambton had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.0% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 91.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 51.4%, compared to 47.7% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.2%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Macedonian (1.2%) and Polish (0.9%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%.

Lambton - New Lambton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Lambton - New Lambton is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 15-24 age cohort makes up 13.8% of the local population, higher than the Rest of NSW average, while the 65-74 year-olds constitute 9.6%, lower than the Rest of NSW average. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.3% to 12.6% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.7% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group declined from 13.4% to 12.1%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 14.5% to 13.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Lambton - New Lambton. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase by 505 people (23%), from 2,240 to 2,746. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.