Overall score
Lambton
57.3/100
New Lambton Heights
46.1/100
Lambton vs New Lambton Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Lambton for families and value; New Lambton Heights for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LambtonNew Lambton Heights
Crime rate
Lambton
108.6 / 1k
New Lambton Heights
46.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lambton
141
New Lambton Heights
57
Population
Lambton
5,214
New Lambton Heights
2,610
Metric leadLambton 7New Lambton Heights 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNew Lambton Heights
- Best for familiesLambton
- Best for best valueLambton
- Best for best schoolsLambton
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lambton | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.3/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.6 / 1k | 46.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 53 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 17 |
| Population | 5,214 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lambton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while New Lambton Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. New Lambton Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Lambton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Lambton is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; New Lambton Heights answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Lambton suits value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas New Lambton Heights is the stronger match for retirees.