New Lambton Heights NSW

Postcode 2305 · Lake Macquarie LGA

New Lambton Heights is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Lake Macquarie local government area (postcode 2305). With a population of 2,610, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $143K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in New Lambton Heights is $845,000, having dropped significantly 34.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.0 million (+24.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $745. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,330.

New Lambton Heights is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1100, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 1 private hospitals. The crime rate in the Lake Macquarie LGA is below average at 3,396 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, New Lambton Heights offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($845K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -34.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$845K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability5.9x Affordable
Price Momentum-34.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$845K
-34.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.0M
24.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$483
POPULATION
2,610
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,742
Personal Income /wk$1087
Mortgage /mth$2,330
CRIME (Lake Macquarie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,396
Total Incidents7,534
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1100
Total Students55
Government2
New Lambton Heights Infants SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1100
John Hunter Hospital SchoolSpecial · Government
HOSPITALS (2)
John Hunter Hospitalpublic
Newcastle Private Hospitalprivate
Data: 2026