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Population
An assessment of population growth drivers in New Lambton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by them, as of Nov 2025, New Lambton's estimated resident population is around 11,347. This reflects a growth of 696 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,651. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 11,145 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in Jun 2024 and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,878 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. New Lambton's growth rate of 6.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area's 5.7%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where no data exists, 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. According to demographic trends, New Lambton is expected to grow by 232 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a reduction of 1.0% in total over the 17-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees New Lambton recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates that New Lambton has seen around 38 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 194 homes were approved, with a further 24 approved so far in FY-26. This results in an average of about 1.6 new residents arriving per new home over these years, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.
The average construction value of new homes is around $536,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $83.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Rest of NSW, New Lambton records about 65% of the building activity per person. Nationally, it places among the 43rd percentile of areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. This is lower than nationally, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 49.0% detached dwellings and 51.0% medium and high-density housing.
This shift from the area's existing housing, which is currently 78.0% houses, indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 391 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Given stable or declining population forecasts, New Lambton may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.
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Infrastructure
New Lambton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. 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 most relevant.
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John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct
The $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is a major redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey Acute Services Building (ASB) providing an expanded Emergency Department, 22 operating theatres, and 60% increased ICU capacity. Key features include four link bridges to the existing hospital and research centers, a rooftop helipad, 2,600 square meters of elevated gardens, and over 900 additional parking spaces. As of early 2026, the building facade is complete, with works focusing on internal fit-out and landscaping ahead of its anticipated completion later this year.
Hunter Indoor Sports Centre
A state-of-the-art 12-court multi-purpose indoor sports complex designed to replace the ageing Newcastle Basketball Stadium. The facility includes a 2,500-seat show court, allied health suites, gym, cafe, and social spaces. It is a key component of the Broadmeadow Place Strategy and will cater to basketball, netball, volleyball, futsal, pickleball, and badminton.
Westfield Kotara Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Scentre Group is progressing plans for a significant mixed-use redevelopment of the Westfield Kotara site to create a 'town centre of the future.' The project involves rezoning existing land to integrate high-density residential housing with the established retail hub. This initiative is part of Scentre Group's broader strategy to leverage its strategic land holdings for residential supply, with preliminary talks currently underway with the NSW Government. The redevelopment aims to enhance community connectivity by adding a substantial residential component near transport and shopping infrastructure.
Lambton Park Master Plan
A comprehensive master plan approved by Newcastle Council in May 2025 to guide the future development of Lambton Park. The plan focuses on enhancing facilities, community engagement, heritage preservation, and recreational opportunities while maintaining the park as an open green space. Key developments include Lambton Pool upgrades, heritage rotunda preservation, improved accessibility, tennis courts, bowling club facilities, children's playgrounds, walking tracks, and the transformation of the former Baby Health Centre into a modern cafe.
Adamstown Renewal Corridor
The Adamstown Renewal Corridor is a strategic urban renewal initiative under the Newcastle Development Control Plan 2012, promoting housing intensification, mixed-use developments, economic renewal, and redevelopments of specific sites such as the former Adamstown Public School and Council Library to enhance density, streetscapes, and public spaces.
Newcastle Inner City Bypass - Rankin Park to Jesmond
The 3.4 km Rankin Park to Jesmond section is the fifth and final stage of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass. It delivers a new four lane divided road with three interchanges (southern at Lookout Road, hospital, and northern at Newcastle Road), removes up to 30,000 vehicles per day from local roads, and provides off road links for pedestrians and cyclists including a new steel arch bridge at the northern interchange. Traffic switches at Jesmond (Dec 2024) and Lookout Rd/McCaffrey Dr (mid 2025) mark major milestones. Opening to traffic is targeted for late 2025, weather permitting.
Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment
A $25 million NSW Government project to remediate contaminated land and rebuild homes at the former Waratah Gasworks site, which operated from 1889 to 1926. The project involves remediating 13 residential properties, with excavation and removal of over 20,000 tonnes of contaminated material including a 56-metre underground gasholder, tar wells, and purifier beds containing cyanide, lead, and other toxic substances. Seven properties are being rebuilt by the government, four will be sold as remediated vacant land, and two remain to be remediated. Construction of new homes commenced in July 2025.
Robinson Avenue Social Housing
A modern $9 million social housing complex in Lambton providing 20 accessible and affordable homes for 37 residents. The 2-storey development overlooks Jesmond Park and comprises 8 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units, with 2 units built to adaptable standards for people with disabilities. Features include solar panels for common areas, 41 native trees incorporated into the design, step-free access to all ground-level units, and created 39 jobs during construction. The project transformed a site previously holding 5 older homes.
Employment
AreaSearch analysis reveals New Lambton significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide
New Lambton has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 2.2%, and there has been an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year.
Compared to Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%, New Lambton's rate is 1.6% lower. Workforce participation in New Lambton stands at 65.5%, significantly higher than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, health care & social assistance has an employment concentration 1.3 times the regional average.
Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 0.2% of New Lambton's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.5%, causing a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Statewide, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows New Lambton's median income among taxpayers is $57,131. The average income in the suburb is $76,054. This is higher than national averages and compares to Rest of NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,193 (median) and $82,792 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in New Lambton are at the 62nd percentile nationally. The income distribution shows that 29.1% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, aligning with surrounding regions where this cohort represents 29.9%. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
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 with 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 figure was $395, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, New Lambton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,058 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $395 compared to the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.
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Local Schools & Education
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 higher than broader norms, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of Bachelor degree holders 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, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (22.0%). Educational participation is notably high in New Lambton, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.
This includes primary education (10.4%), secondary education (8.7%), and tertiary education (6.2%).
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Transport
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
The analysis shows that New Lambton has 110 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 70 individual routes, collectively providing 2,725 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest stop.
Service frequency averages 389 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 24 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
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%, covering around 6,464 people. Mental health issues impact 10.3% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.8%. A total of 66.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across the Rest of NSW. The area has 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,076 people), higher than the 16.7% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.
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Cultural Diversity
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 had low cultural diversity, with 87.6% born in Australia and 92.0% being citizens. English was spoken by 92.1% at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 51.2%.
Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.1% regionally. For ancestry, the top groups were English (30.0%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.8%), Macedonian (0.9% vs regional 0.8%), Scottish (9.0% vs regional 8.4%).
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Age
New Lambton's median age exceeds the national pattern
New Lambton's median age is 41 years, which is lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but higher than Australia's national average of 38. The 15-24 age group comprises 13.5% of New Lambton's population, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 10.1%, which is lower compared to Rest of NSW. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.4% to 13.5%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%, and the 45-54 group has fallen from 14.3% to 13.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in New Lambton's age profile. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 20%, adding 268 residents to reach 1,630. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 5-14 and 45-54 cohorts.