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North Lambton, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

North Lambton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,219. Elevation: 213 ft (65 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
3,219 Population 1,939/sq mi density
213 ft Elevation 65 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,756 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,756 median income, 6.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About North Lambton

North Lambton is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 9 kilometres (6 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.
North Lambton is a mostly housed area close to the Lambton City Centre.

People

Population3,219
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,939/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,756
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership60.7%
Housing Units1,288

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Population3,219
Population Density1,939 / sq mi
Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Coordinates-32.9061°, 151.7057°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,756
Median Age31.0 years

About North Lambton

North Lambton is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,219. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet (65 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

North Lambton has a population of 3,219 with a density of 1,939 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,219
Total Population
1,939
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

North Lambton vs Australia Average

The median household income in North Lambton is $25,756, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,756 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $495, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 306 business establishments.

Income: North Lambton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,756
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,756
Avg Weekly Wage$495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)306

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in North Lambton is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 60.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,288 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.7%
Owner-Occupied60.7%
Renter-Occupied39.3%
Housing Units1,288

Property Tax

Climate in North Lambton

North Lambton has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
North Lambton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density1,939/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9061°N, 151.7057°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 45 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 65 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 108 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 110 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 113 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 104 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 120 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 60 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 62 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 95 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 100 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 70 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 99 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

North Lambton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in North Lambton

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lambton Public School — — — —
Marie Walton-Mahon Dance Academy — — — —
Lambton Mechanics Institute — — — —
St John's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near North Lambton

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in North Lambton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in North Lambton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in North Lambton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in North Lambton

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kam Ho
Lizotte’s
Thai at Lambton

Cafes in North Lambton

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2Blend
Coffee Infusion
Elder Street Pantry
Lambton Park Tea Rooms
Whisk Away Cafe

Clinics in North Lambton

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elder Street Practice

Dentists in North Lambton

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lambton Park Denture Clinic

Veterinaries in North Lambton

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in North Lambton

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Banks in North Lambton

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greater Bank
Newcastle Permanent

Stadiums & Teams in North Lambton

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Airports Near North Lambton

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in North Lambton

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Lambton

What is the population of North Lambton?

North Lambton has a population of 3,219 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,939 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is North Lambton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,756, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Lambton?

North Lambton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in North Lambton?

The unemployment rate in North Lambton is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $495. There are 306 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Lambton?

The median home value in North Lambton is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 60.7%.

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