North Lambton

Population growth drivers in North Lambton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, North Lambton's population is estimated at around 3,575. This reflects an increase of 121 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,454. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,538 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024, and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,771 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, North Lambton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing the non-metro area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

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, North Lambton is expected to increase by 885 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 26.0% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in North Lambton according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis, North Lambton averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 36 homes were approved, with an additional 4 so far in FY-26. This results in about 4.4 people moving to the area for each dwelling built annually over these years.

The supply of dwellings is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $461,000. In FY-26, $1.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, North Lambton has markedly lower building activity, with 63.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 40.0% detached dwellings and 60.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 86.0% houses). North Lambton reflects a highly mature market with around 654 people per dwelling approval.

Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 929 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are 9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation, Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, Callaghan Campus Heart, and 93 Blue Gum Road Co-Living Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in North Lambton has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Lambton has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 2,045 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.3% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in North Lambton is 64.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with a notable concentration in healthcare at 1.3 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, at 0.4% employment compared to 5.3% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1% and a 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 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections vary significantly. Applying these projections to North Lambton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

North Lambton had a median taxpayer income of $52,432 and an average of $62,855 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This was slightly below the national average at the time. Rest of NSW's median income was $49,459 with an average income of $62,998 during the same period. By September 2025, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,044 (median) and $70,781 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in North Lambton ranked modestly, between the 41st and 46th percentiles. The largest income segment comprised 33.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with 1,186 residents falling into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

North Lambton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Lambton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.9% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Lambton was 28.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 39.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent figure was $400, matching Non-Metro NSW's figure. Nationally, North Lambton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

North Lambton features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.7% of all households, including 23.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households comprising 11.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 29.4% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region average of 26.1%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 24.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.3% in tertiary education, 8.6% in primary education, and 5.4% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities may be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

North Lambton has 23 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along 34 individual routes, collectively providing 1,920 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in North Lambton is rated excellent, with residents typically located 143 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is 274 trips per day, equating to approximately 83 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Lambton's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

North Lambton's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than average for older cohorts. Private health cover is held by approximately 52% of North Lambton's total population (~1,852 people), slightly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 55.6%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.4% and 8.2% of residents respectively. A total of 67.2% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. North Lambton has 11.0% of its population aged 65 and over (393 people), lower than the Rest of NSW average of 16.7%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, North Lambton records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

North Lambton's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, with 84.8% of residents being citizens, 82.6% born in Australia, and 85.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 42.4% of North Lambton's population. Islam is overrepresented compared to Rest of NSW, with 3.2% versus 1.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (28.6%), English (27.3%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notable differences exist in Welsh (0.8% vs regional 0.5%), Macedonian (0.7% vs 0.8%), and Australian Aboriginal (4.4% vs 3.2%) representation.

North Lambton hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

North Lambton's median age at 30 years is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, North Lambton has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.8%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, younger residents have shifted the median age down by 1.4 years to 30. Key changes include the 25 to 34 age group growing from 19.5% to 22.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 7.8%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 10.6% to 8.9%. Population forecasts for North Lambton in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 415 people (51%) from 815 to 1,231. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.