North Lambton

Population growth drivers in North Lambton are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

North Lambton's population is estimated at around 3,591 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 137 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,454 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,551 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,783 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 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the non-metro area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

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. A significant population increase is forecasted, with the area expected to increase by 886 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 25.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

North Lambton averaged approximately 8 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 43 homes were approved, with another 6 in FY-26. On average, 3.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This indicates that supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new properties was $461,000, suggesting a focus on premium developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $510,000, predominantly residential in nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, North Lambton has significantly less development activity, with 56.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, it is lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% attached dwellings, shifting from the area's current housing composition of 86.0% houses.

The location has approximately 899 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest North Lambton will gain 914 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to affect this region. Notable initiatives include Callaghan Campus Heart, 9 Gothic Street Student Accommodation, Former Waratah Gasworks Redevelopment, and 93 Blue Gum Road Co-Living Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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North Lambton has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

North Lambton has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

In September 2025, 2,035 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in North Lambton was notably higher at 64.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade, with a particularly high concentration in health care & social assistance, being 1.3 times the regional average. Meanwhile, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence at 0.4%, compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force increased by 3.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in North Lambton is below the national average. The median income is $52,502 and the average income stands at $62,935. In contrast, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for North Lambton would be approximately $57,154 (median) and $68,511 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in North Lambton rank modestly, between the 41st and 46th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.2% of residents earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,192 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Lambton, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 44th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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, was 85.9% houses and 14.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 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 in the area was $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was $400. Nationally, North Lambton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, with rents higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 37.3%, with lone person households at 26.0% and group households making up 11.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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 educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 29.4% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of NSW average of 21.3% and the SA4 region rate of 26.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas represent 10.0% while certificates account for 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.

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

North Lambton has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 34 different routes that together facilitate 1,918 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 143 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility.

On average, there are 274 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 79 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 are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,861 people), compared to 56.7% across Rest of NSW.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in North Lambton, impacting 11.4 and 8.2% of residents respectively. 67.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% across Rest of NSW. As of 31 December 20XX, the area has 11.1% of residents aged 65 and over (398 people), which is lower than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that 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's average, with 84.8% being citizens, 82.6% born in Australia, and 85.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 42.4%. Islam, however, is overrepresented at 3.2%, compared to 1.7% across Rest of NSW.

The top three ancestral groups are Australian (28.6%), English (27.3%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and Macedonian (0.7%) groups are overrepresented, while Australian Aboriginal is higher at 4.4%.

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 concentration 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 2016 and 2021 censuses, younger residents shifted North Lambton's median age down by 1.4 years to 30. Key changes show the 25 to 34 age group grew from 19.5% to 22.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 12.2% to 13.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort 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 indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, with an increase of 414 people (51%) from 818 to 1,233. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.