NSW · Newcastle Council
New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305
Desirability index
#313 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
New Lambton Heights is a smaller suburban community in the Newcastle area, home to around 2,610 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 676 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 259.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $720 (flats $550, houses $760), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,610
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,742
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 36 of 903
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,330
- Employment rate
- 66.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 39 / 11 / 9
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 676
- Against the person
- 152
- Against property
- 392
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 259
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 17 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.1th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -3.2%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling49
- Fraud83
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment42
- Malicious Damage To Property54
- Steal From Motor Vehicle80
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,100
- John Hunter Hospital SchoolSpecial
- New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
53 public transport stops in this suburb
- Carnley Av At Carisbrooke Av
- Grandview Rd Opp Clepham St
- Grandview Rd Opp Elbrook Dr
- Lookout Rd Opp McCaffrey Dr
- Lookout Rd Opp Newcastle Private Hospital
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksLookout Road, Carnley Avenue15 Sep 2025 – 29 Aug 2026
- RoadworksCroudace Street, Lookout Road29 Jun 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
143 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure27 CARDIFF ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 CURRAWONG ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure119 LOOKOUT ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 RIDGEWAY ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support43 WALKERN ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Demolition; Signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Landscaping structures; Advertising structure; Business identification sign; Swimming pool7 PRESIDENT PLACE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 MOUNTAIN VIEW PARADE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 RIDGEWAY ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure20 CARDIFF ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure61 MARSHALL STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool172 LOOKOUT ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure185 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool5A GRAND VALLEY WAY NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Under Assessment
February 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool3 GRAND VALLEY WAY NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Additional Information Requested
2025· 31 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision204 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space17 CARISBROOKE AVENUE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 RIDGEWAY ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure185 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 ARKANA CLOSE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool; Supporting Development197 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool192 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 GRANDVIEW ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 GISTFORD STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support4 6 CARDIFF ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 RIDGEWAY ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 DUNSTON CLOSE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 CURRAWONG ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support36 FLORALIA CLOSE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure27 CARDIFF ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool6 GRAND VALLEY WAY NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support57 LOOKOUT ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah67 HOLLY CIRCUIT NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure193 CROUDACE STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Withdrawn
April 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)166 LOOKOUT ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies31 MARSHALL STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support42C MARSHALL STREET NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 DUNBLANE CLOSE NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 GRAND VALLEY WAY NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space7 GRANDVIEW ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool29 RIDGEWAY ROAD NEW LAMBTON HEIGHTS 2305Determined
2024· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 20 proposals
20 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 6 proposals
6 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 121 Lookout RoadBus stop
- 37 Grandview RdBus stop
- 42 Grandview RdBus stop
- Cardiff Rd at Beverley CresBus stop
- Cardiff Rd opp Beverley CresBus stop
- Carnley Av at Carisbrooke AvBus stop
- Charlestown Rd at Hurn StBus stop
- Charlestown Rd opp Carnley AvBus stop
- Grandview Rd after Lookout RdBus stop
- Grandview Rd at Marshall StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Hollywood Parade ParkPark
- Straker ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- On site
- John Hunter Hospitalhospital
- Newcastle Private Hospitalhospital
- Rankin Park Centrehospital
- Royal Newcastle CentreLookout Roadhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Possum Placekindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 57.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #313 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Carnley Av At Carisbrooke Avtransport
- Grandview Rd Opp Clepham Sttransport
- Grandview Rd Opp Elbrook Drtransport
- Lookout Rd Opp McCaffrey Drtransport
- Lookout Rd Opp Newcastle Private Hospitaltransport
- Possum Placechildcarekindergarten
- John Hunter Hospitalhealthhospital
- Newcastle Private Hospitalhealthhospital
- Rankin Park Centrehealthhospital
- Royal Newcastle CentrehealthLookout Roadhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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