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North Lambton suburb profile

North Lambton is a quiet, mainly residential suburb in Newcastle's inner west, known for tree-lined streets and a mix of weatherboard cottages and mid-century brick bungalows alongside pockets of newer infill. It suits families and professionals who value a calm neighbourhood close to schools, sporting fields and leafy reserves. Everyday shops and cafes in nearby Lambton village are within easy reach, and regular buses and main road links make trips into the city straightforward. The suburb's unpretentious, green-lined streets give it a relaxed, lived-in character that feels settled rather than staged.

North Lambton property market performance

North Lambton has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1,025,000 and house values have risen sharply, up 16.3% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months 20 houses and 1 unit were sold. Houses sold in a median of 16 days.

The rental market in North Lambton saw house rents rise sharply, up 11.2% over the last 12 months to an average of $723 a week. Unit rents averaged $450 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.02MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
16.3%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
201
Median days on market
Past 12 months
16N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$723$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.2%N/A

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North Lambton demographics

North Lambton is a community of 3,454 people with a median age of 31 and a median total household income of $1,678 a week, roughly $87,256 a year.

Families are largely made up of couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 39.6%, closely followed by couple families with children on 37.1%. One-parent families account for 21.0% of families, and other families 2.3%. Together, couple families make up 76.7% of all families.

Homes in North Lambton are mostly owner-occupied: 27.9% are owned outright and 32.8% are owned with a mortgage, a combined 60.7%, while 39.3% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near North Lambton

Some popular suburbs near North Lambton include:

  • Lambton: Village-like suburb with tree-lined streets and a compact local centre.
  • Waratah West: Residential neighbourhood with generous parkland and mid-century family homes.
  • Jesmond: Mixed residential and commercial character with established streets and green pockets.
  • New Lambton: Leafy suburb popular with families, known for spacious parks and mature trees.
  • Waratah: Historic-feeling suburb with older homes and handy community amenities.

How does North Lambton compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: North Lambton’s median house price is 7.2% higher than Waratah West’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in North Lambton have grown 4.2% higher than in Waratah West.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in North Lambton are selling 20.0% faster than in Lambton.

Choose the right real estate agents in North Lambton

Choosing the right real estate agent in North Lambton can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 36 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 42.2% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.87% to 3.25%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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