New Lambton

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

As of Nov 2025, New Lambton's population is estimated at around 11,108. This reflects an increase of 457 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,651. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,089 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,839 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. New Lambton's growth rate of 4.3% since census positions it within 0.8 percentage points of the non-metro area (5.1%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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. By 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 234 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within New Lambton when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows New Lambton had approximately 62 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 313 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1 new resident per year arriving for each new home over the past five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction value for new homes is around $538,000. In FY-26, $6.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting New Lambton's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, New Lambton exhibits similar development activity per capita, maintaining market equilibrium with surrounding areas. Recent construction comprises 28.0% standalone homes and 72.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 78.0% houses. This change may be attributed to decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles that require more diverse, affordable housing options.

With around 120 people per dwelling approval, New Lambton exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 132 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

New Lambton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct, Hunter Indoor Sports Centre, Lambton Park Master Plan, Wests Group Townhouse Development. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals New Lambton significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

New Lambton has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of an unspecified period, with estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the preceding year, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 6,307 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was at 65.5%, exceeding the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, health care & social assistance had employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employed just 0.2% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in an unspecified month, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within New Lambton. These projections suggest national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to New Lambton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

New Lambton has a median taxpayer income of $57,127 and an average income of $76,026 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably higher than the national figures, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% suggest median incomes will reach approximately $64,331 and averages will be around $85,613. Census 2021 income data indicates that New Lambton's household, family, and personal incomes are positioned at the 62nd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.1% of the community (3,232 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, which is slightly lower than the broader area's 29.9%. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income in New Lambton. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

New Lambton's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.9% houses and 22.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in New Lambton was at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.7% and rented ones at 30.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent was recorded at $395, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, New Lambton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 66.0% of all households, including 30.1% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

New Lambton's educational attainment is notably high, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 22.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education. New Lambton's 4 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,593 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1098). All 3 primary-focused schools are located within New Lambton, with secondary options available in nearby areas. One school specializes in addressing specific learning needs.

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

New Lambton has 105 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 70 individual routes operating in total.

Collectively, these provide 2,561 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 120 meters to the nearest stop. Service frequency is high, with an average of 365 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

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 (~6,327 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 10.3% of residents and arthritis affecting 8.8%. A total of 66.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,032 people), higher than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

New Lambton was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 87.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.0% being citizens, and 92.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in New Lambton, comprising 51.2% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented compared to the rest of NSW, making up 0.1% of New Lambton's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (30.0%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.1%). Notable divergences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 0.8%, Macedonian at 0.9%, and Scottish at 9.0%.

New Lambton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

New Lambton's median age is 41 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 but higher than the national average of 38. The 15-24 age group makes up 13.5% of New Lambton's population compared to the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort constitutes 10.1%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.4% to 13.5%, and the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 11.0% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%, and the 45 to 54 age group has fallen from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in New Lambton's age profile. The 25 to 34 cohort is projected to grow by 21%, adding 285 residents to reach a total of 1,630. However, population declines are forecast for the 5 to 14 and 45 to 54 age groups.