Lambton vs New Lambton Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lambton | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.2 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 53 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 14 |
| Population | 5,214 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNew Lambton Heights
- Best for best valueLambton
- Best for best schoolsLambton
Comparison summary
Lambton and New Lambton Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lambton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lambton; Housing (desirability) favours New Lambton Heights; Crime rate favours New Lambton Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → New Lambton Heights, Best value → Lambton, Best schools → Lambton.