Suburbs North Lambton

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North Lambton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Lambton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of North Lambton NSW is 3,454 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Lambton is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in North Lambton is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). North Lambton has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. North Lambton has a population density of 2670.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in North Lambton is China. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lambton is $2,000.

There were 42 recorded offences in North Lambton in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).

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📍 North Lambton, New South Wales — 32.9034°S, 151.7050°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (31)

North Lambton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

North Lambton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
#4273 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
#1854 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

North Lambton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (1,739) Female 49.7% (1,716)

Population Density

2670.3
people per km²
3,454 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,100
Family income/wk

North Lambton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Lambton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.9% 348 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
54.1% 410 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

North Lambton Country of Birth

Australia
92.3%
China
2.0%
India
1.8%
England
1.2%
Bangladesh
0.5%
Germany
0.5%
Indonesia
0.5%
Greece
0.4%
Iran
0.3%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

North Lambton Religion

No Religion
51.0%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
11.2%
Not stated
8.4%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Islam
3.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Hinduism
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Lambton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

North Lambton Languages Spoken at Home

Other
21.3%
Mandarin
20.8%
Urdu
14.6%
Arabic
9.6%
Vietnamese
9.0%
Italian
9.0%
Macedon
7.9%
SAL Tot
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

North Lambton Employment

💼
Employed full-time
36.3% 934 people
⏰
Employed part-time
26.2% 674 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.6% 119 people
🏠
Not in labour force
32.9% 848 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

North Lambton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.5%
Certificate III/IV
33.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.1%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Certificate I/II
3.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

North Lambton Occupation

Professionals
37.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
14.7%
Managers
10.6%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Sales Workers
4.5%
Labourers
4.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

North Lambton Field of Study

Health
18.1%
Management & Commerce
17.7%
Engineering
16.9%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Education
6.9%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.5%
Agriculture & Environment
2.9%
Information Technology
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

North Lambton Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Lambton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.5%
$4,000+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Lambton Marital Status

💍
Married
32.8% 942
↔️
Separated
3.2% 93
📋
Divorced
9.0% 259
🕊️
Widowed
4.1% 118
👤
Never married
50.9% 1,462

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Lambton Ancestry

Australian
30.5%
English
29.1%
Scottish
8.2%
Irish
8.1%
Other
7.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.7%
Chinese
3.5%
German
3.1%
Italian
2.2%
Indian
1.4%
Welsh
0.9%
Polish
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Lambton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
27.7%
Secondary — Government
21.8%
Vocational Education
19.9%
Pre-school
11.3%
Primary — Catholic
11.0%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
2.4%
Secondary — Catholic
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

North Lambton Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
5.5% 357
✅
No need for assistance
94.5% 6,111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

North Lambton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.3% 410
—
Not a volunteer
84.7% 2,274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Lambton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Lambton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.3%
Did not go to work
21.1%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Bus
2.5%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

North Lambton Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.8%
1 vehicle
38.3%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3 vehicles
11.7%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

North Lambton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.6%
2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
51.5%
4 bedrooms
17.3%
5 bedrooms
5.4%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

North Lambton Population Mobility

22.0%
moved in the last year
53.3%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Lambton Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
414
Indigenous residents
6,139
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Lambton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
420
Asthma
141
Arthritis
84
Heart disease
76
Diabetes
73
Lung condition
47
Cancer
39
Stroke
35
Kidney disease
25
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

North Lambton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
3.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Lambton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.2%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
11.0%
One parent — children under 15
10.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Lambton Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.3% 8
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.3% 9
🏅
Previously served
2.2% 59
👤
Never served
97.2% 2,627

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Lambton Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 306
—
Did not provide
88.6% 2,378

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Lambton Children Ever Born

No children
46.0%
1 child
10.9%
2 children
24.9%
3 children
11.5%
4 children
5.0%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

North Lambton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951–1960
21
1961–1970
41
1971–1980
20
1981–1990
38
1991–2000
38
2001–2010
99
2011–2015
70
2016
33
2017
60
2018
52
2019
50
2020
26
2021
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

North Lambton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5–14 hours
31.6%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
7.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

North Lambton Household Size

1 person
26.1%
2 persons
33.5%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
14.4%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Lambton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,506
Moved from NSW
557
Moved — same area (SA2)
92
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from ACT
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

North Lambton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.2%
Step family — no other children
11.8%
Blended family — no other children
4.6%
Intact family — other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Lambton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 42 total

Theft
19
Other Against Property
6
Assault
4
Other Against Person
4
Drug Offences
4
Sexual Offences
2
Weapons
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

North Lambton Schools

31
schools nearby
21
government
1017
avg ICSEA score
11,811
total students
Merewether High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,080 students
1206
ICSEA
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,466 students
1138
ICSEA
New Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 538 students
1108
ICSEA
St Therese's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1100
ICSEA
New Lambton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1095
ICSEA
Hunter School of Performing Arts Government
Combined · K-12 · 1,094 students
1085
ICSEA
Corpus Christi Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1085
ICSEA
Wallsend South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 583 students
1083
ICSEA
St John's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 200 students
1083
ICSEA
Adamstown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1078
ICSEA
Lambton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 339 students
1065
ICSEA
Lambton High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,176 students
1057
ICSEA
Mayfield West Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 342 students
1033
ICSEA
Hamilton North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 123 students
1030
ICSEA
Our Lady of Victories Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 130 students
1025
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Lambton Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,678/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in North Lambton

≈ $7,271/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,278/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Harris Park
Income: $802/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $40/wk
Waratah West
Income: $686/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk
Westdale (Tamworth Regional - NSW)
Income: $845/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk
Werrington
Income: $806/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $40/wk
Rosehill (NSW)
Income: $899/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk
North Wollongong
Income: $709/wk Rent: $395/wk Save: $5/wk
Singleton Heights
Income: $796/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk
Oxley Vale
Income: $731/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $65/wk

North Lambton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ramsgate Beach
Pop: 1,734 Income: $860/wk Rent: $480/wk
Barnsley
Pop: 1,735 Income: $794/wk Rent: $360/wk
Millers Point
Pop: 1,735 Income: $1,723/wk Rent: $800/wk
Dora Creek
Pop: 1,739 Income: $726/wk Rent: $380/wk
Boorooma
Pop: 1,741 Income: $1,060/wk Rent: $415/wk
Clontarf (NSW)
Pop: 1,746 Income: $1,385/wk Rent: $1,250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Lambton

What is the population of North Lambton NSW?

The population of North Lambton NSW is 3,454 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2670.3 people per km².North Lambton is ranked #2,156 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Lambton?

The median personal income in North Lambton NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,678 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.North Lambton is ranked #4,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Lambton?

Median rent in North Lambton NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Lambton ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Lambton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lambton NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Lambton?

The median age in North Lambton NSW is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Lambton a good suburb to live in?

North Lambton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,454.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13004. All dollar figures in AUD.