New Lambton

NSW 2305 • Rest of NSW

10,651
Population (2021)
$47,528
Median Income
5.30 km²
Area
35m
Elevation
Village CentreNewcastleLeafy StreetsFamily Favourite

About New Lambton

New Lambton sits leafy and established in Newcastle's inner suburbs, about 160 kilometres north of Sydney and 5 kilometres from Newcastle's centre. This family suburb of roughly 10,700 residents features a village shopping strip and tree-lined streets of character homes. It's one of Newcastle's most sought-after addresses.

Families are drawn by the combination of village atmosphere, good schools, and proximity to Newcastle's beaches. The main street offers quality cafes and independent shops that serve a discerning community. The demographic is professional - people who've chosen Newcastle for lifestyle and found New Lambton delivers the character they sought. Weekend mornings might involve village coffee before a trip to the beach.

New Lambton falls under postcode 2305 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Charlestown electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2305
Urban Area
Throsby
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.93°, 151.71°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
5.30 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$395
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,058
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,048
Census 2021
10,651
6.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,700
Income 2021
$47,528
26.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,023
Born Overseas 1,282

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 233
  • 2. New Zealand 94
  • 3. India 75
  • 4. Philippines 69
  • 5. China 52
  • 6. United States 40
  • 7. North Macedonia 37
  • 8. South Africa 37
  • 9. Scotland 36
  • 10. Germany 34
  • 11. Bangladesh 31
  • 12. Canada 31
  • 13. Italy 31
  • 14. Sri Lanka 31
  • 15. Nepal 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,487
Australian 4,276
Irish 1,506
Scottish 1,352
German 446
Australian Aboriginal 327
Italian 293
Chinese 175
Macedonian 130
Dutch 124

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,257
Both parents born in Australia
1,639
Both parents born overseas
1,314
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.4%
No Religion
42.9%
Hinduism
1.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
510 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,463 (13.7%)
15-19 years
692 (6.5%)
20-24 years
633 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,171 (11.0%)
35-44 years
1,407 (13.2%)
45-54 years
1,525 (14.3%)
55-64 years
1,351 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,056 (9.9%)
75-84 years
564 (5.3%)
85+ years
276 (2.6%)

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