Median house price
$1.4M
+18% change
NSW · Newcastle Council
New Lambton, 2305
Est. population · Jun 2025
10,501
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.3%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,853/wk
Employment rate
63.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,400,000
Languages at home
7.9%non-English
Most common: Macedonian, Mandarin, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Newcastle Council, New Lambton is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates excellent overall, led by stronger growth momentum, plus community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
New Lambton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$720/wk
Houses $760 · Units $550
Population (ERP)
10,501
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#9
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
26th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
58th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
81st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 72.7/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 108th in Australia
- State rank
- 17th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #9 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #11 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $760
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $720
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 107
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,400,000
- Median price change
- +17.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
10,501(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +3.3% over 5 years · 58th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +3.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +77
- Change in 5 years
- +336
- Growth rank in NSW
- 58th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~10,650), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,651
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,853
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 256 of 4,457
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Employment rate
- 63.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,272 / 575 / 341 (+ 10 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 485
- Against the person
- 109
- Against property
- 281
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 98 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.9%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling49
- Fraud83
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment42
- Malicious Damage To Property54
- Steal From Motor Vehicle80
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 1,087.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 81th
School list
- New Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 538 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Therese's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 543 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- New Lambton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Trinity Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 849 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolSpecial · Government · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1057 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 1,176 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 1,094 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 168 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Kotara SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 816 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 25 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1065 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 339 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
199 public transport stops in this suburb
- Adamstown Station, Platform 2
- ENT St James Rd
- FTB St James Rd
- Turton Rd Opp Monash Rd
- Turton Rd Opp Rex Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
285 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 3 cafes · 3 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 18 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 199 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.28
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.69
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.97
Food & drink(18)
- Blind BakerBakery
- New Lambton Hot Bread ShopBakery
- Black Circle CafeCafe
- Chaddies on REgentCafe
- Open DorzCafe
- Andy’s Fish ShopFast food
- Blackbutt Fish & ChipsFast food
76 Orchardtown Road, New Lambton
- Domino'sFast food
81 Regent Street, New Lambton
- Hunter Gourmet PizzaFast food
- KungFu Noodle & SushiFast food
87 Regent Street, New Lambton
- Blackbutt HotelPub
80 Orchardtown Road
- General Roberts HotelPub
- The Duke of WellingtonPub
- Gandha’sRestaurant
- Paul’s Asian AffairRestaurant
- Phat MonkRestaurant
- Sushi for youRestaurant
1 Alma Road, New Lambton
- Too HandsRestaurant
28 Alma Road, New Lambton
Shopping(9)
- Adams Family MeatsButcher
- Dunn’s ButchersButcher
- Regent Street DeliButcher
- Kwon MartConvenience store
- The Russell SproutGreengrocer
- Blackbutt Friendly GrocerSupermarket
72 Orchardtown Road
- Ritchies IGASupermarket
73 Regent Street
Community(4)
- New Lambton LibraryLibrary
- New Lambton Public SchoolSchool
Regent Street, New Lambton
- New Lambton South PrimarySchool
45 St James Road, New Lambton
- St Therese's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(6)
- ihearClinic
- New Lambton Family DentalDentist
71 Regent Street, New Lambton
- Cromwell Street Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Medical clinic
- New Lambton PharmacyPharmacy
- Strachan’sPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(34)
- Alder ParkPark
- Aldyth Street West Side ParkPark
- Bill Curry ParkPark
- Blamey Avenue ParkPark
- Coronation ParkPark
- Gwydir ParkPark
- New Lambton ParkPark
- Novocastrian ParkPark
- Park (7)
- Regent ParkPark
- Wallarah ParkPark
- Deadtree Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Lilly Pond Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Picnic area
- Playground (7)
- Alder Park Bowling ClubSports centre
- Arthur Edden OvalSports field
- Ford OvalSports field
- Harker OvalSports field
- Kentish OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(93)
93 bus stops
Other(52)
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Emu ExhibitAttraction
- ANZBank
- Greater BankBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- BlissBeauty salon
- BrowtiqueBeauty salon
- Bench (11)
- LorelecBooks
- New Lambton Service CentreCar repair
- Fashion Trends BoutiqueClothes
- Kate DevineClothes
- Parker & BarrowClothes
- The Missing Link Costume HireClothes
- Computer Pit StopComputer
- DrawbridgeComputer
- Drinking water (7)
- Waketts Television and Aerial ServicesElectronics
- FloresqueFlorist
- Studio 48Gallery
48 Mackie Avenue, New Lambton
- Chameleon HairHairdresser
- Dixja Hair CuttersHairdresser
- Salon ElevenHairdresser
- The Prep RoomHairdresser
- Barnes HobbiesHobby
213 Lambton Road, New Lambton
- Denis Stewart’s Herbal Medicine CentreMedical Supply
- Newcastle City CouncilMotorcycle Parking
- Jacks MusicMusic
- New Lambton NewsagencyNewsagent
- Parking (21)
- Strachan'sParking
- Parking Entrance (2)
- BPPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Regent Street PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (22)
- All Saints ANeWPlace of worship
145 Saint James Road
- New Lambton Uniting Church Trinity CentrePlace of worship
- St Therese's ChurchPlace of worship
51 Royal Street, New Lambton
- The Heights Family Church of ChristPlace of worship
- Post Box (2)
- Kotara East Post OfficePost office
80 Orchardtown Road, New Lambton
- New Lambton Post OfficePost office
52 Regent Street
- Public toilets
- Shelter (11)
- New Lambton ChiropracticSocial Facility
- Wests LambtonSocial Facility
- Ticket Validator
- Track (3)
- New Lambton Health FoodsVariety Store
- The Wandering PeacockVariety Store
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alder ParkPark
- Aldyth Street West Side ParkPark
- Bill Curry ParkPark
- Blamey Avenue ParkPark
- Carnley Avenue ReservePark
- Coronation ParkPark
- District ParkPark
- Gwydir ParkPark
- New Lambton ParkPark
- Novocastrian ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- All Saints ANeW
145 Saint James Road
- New Lambton Uniting Church Trinity Centre
- St Therese's Church
51 Royal Street, New Lambton
- The Heights Family Church of Christ
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Newcastle Private Hospital (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Cromwell Street Medical CentreDoctor
- New Lambton Family DentalRegent StreetDentist
- New Lambton PharmacyPharmacy
- Regent Street PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Strachan’sPharmacy
- ihearClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 349
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 33.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 48 proposals
August 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure52 ADDISON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure211 KINGS ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 KNIGHT STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool38 CURZON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool32 GWYDIR ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah7 60 MACKIE AVENUE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 PORTLAND PLACE NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation39 CARRINGTON PARADE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure39 WOODLANDS AVENUE NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah34 WOODLANDS AVENUE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool187 LAMBTON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool100 ORCHARDTOWN ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure271 TURTON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces12 BURKE STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Withdrawn
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool13 ROSLYN STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space18 CLARENCE ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Stairway47 CARRINGTON PARADE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 BIRDWOOD STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure216 ST JAMES ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 THALABA ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool32 RUSSELL ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 RUDGE STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool7 ORCHARDTOWN ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)153 KINGS ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 VICTORIA STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool63 RUSSELL ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 FAY AVENUE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 EVESCOURT ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing286 LAMBTON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool19 Birdwood Street New Lambton 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport8 ADDISON ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Withdrawn
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure15 RUSSELL ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure151 RUSSELL ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure119 RUSSELL ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure34 MACKIE AVENUE NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house46 FREYBERG STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Boarding house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation92 HOBART ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space46 THALABA ROAD NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure84 ALDYTH STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure38 ASTBURY STREET NEW LAMBTON 2305Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. <strong>NRL Knights Double Header at McDonald Jones Stadium in Broadmeadow. NRLW kick-off at 12.45pm & NRL kick-off at 3pm, full-time 5pm</strong>Traffic will be heavier than usual as fans travel to and from the match. Allow extra travel time on Turton Rd, Griffiths Rd, Newcastle Rd, Lambton Rd and Bridges Rd through Broadmeadow while fans are making their way to and from the stadium.For passenger drop-off, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.Motorists should allow extra travel time and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads.Griffiths Road, Turton Road21 Aug 2026 – 22 Aug 2026
- Allow extra travel time. <strong>NRL Knights Double Header at McDonald Jones Stadium in Broadmeadow. NRLW kick-off at 12pm & NRL kick-off at 2pm, full-time 4pm</strong>Traffic will be heavier than usual as fans travel to and from the match. Allow extra travel time on Turton Rd, Griffiths Rd, Newcastle Rd, Lambton Rd and Bridges Rd through Broadmeadow while fans are making their way to and from the stadium.For passenger drop-off, use the allocated 10-minute loading zone in the McDonald Jones Stadium car park. Entry is via the driveway off Turton Road.Motorists should allow extra travel time and be aware of increased pedestrian activity on local roads.Griffiths Road, Turton Road15 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
- Member of Parliament
- Sharon CLAYDON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,226
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.2%Labor 70.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).
Coalition 29.2%Labor 70.8%
Similar Labor lean to the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- New Lambton CentralLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- New LambtonLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- New Lambton SouthLabor 73.0% · Coalition 27.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Lambton EastLabor 73.4% · Coalition 26.6% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Adamstown NorthLabor 74.2% · Coalition 25.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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