Overall score
New Lambton
64.0/100
North Lambton
39.3/100
New Lambton vs North Lambton, NSW Suburb Comparison
New Lambton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New LambtonNorth Lambton
Crime rate
New Lambton
46.2 / 1k
North Lambton
108.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Lambton
298
North Lambton
43
Population
New Lambton
10,651
North Lambton
3,454
Metric leadNew Lambton 9North Lambton 31 tiedacross 13 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
- Best for familiesNew Lambton
- Best for investmentNew Lambton
- Best for best schoolsNew 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 | North Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.5/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 108.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 199 | 42 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 43 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 21 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 11.9% |
| Population | 10,651 | 3,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
New Lambton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while North Lambton is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand.
New Lambton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while North Lambton stands out for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer New Lambton, while North Lambton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.