Overall score
New Lambton Heights
46.1/100
North Lambton
42.2/100
New Lambton Heights vs North Lambton, NSW suburb comparison
New Lambton Heights for retirees; North Lambton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New Lambton HeightsNorth Lambton
Crime rate
New Lambton Heights
46.4 / 1k
North Lambton
108.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Lambton Heights
57
North Lambton
38
Population
New Lambton Heights
2,610
North Lambton
3,454
Metric leadNew Lambton Heights 7North Lambton 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 best schoolsNorth Lambton
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 | New Lambton Heights | North Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.1/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.4 / 1k | 108.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 53 | 42 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 57 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 16 |
| Population | 2,610 | 3,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, New Lambton Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and North Lambton is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm. New Lambton Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while North Lambton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
New Lambton Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas North Lambton is the better pick for parks and reserves and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer New Lambton Heights, while North Lambton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.