North Lambton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in North Lambton

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much higher costs than most similar areas mark the housing market in North Lambton, where typical weekly rents reach $400. The suburb is characterized by a high proportion of renters and a strong presence of large family homes.

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📍 North Lambton, Suburb / Locality

Where North Lambton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is North Lambton — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
North Lambton$400
2299, NSW $370
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000 and weekly rents are $400, both of which are much higher than most similar areas, though they remain about the same as the national figures.

$400 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $300
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,000 ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,625
  • 2021: $2,000

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In North Lambton, $350–$549 is the majority at 51%; $200–$349 is next at 21%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In North Lambton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 38.6% of households, which is well above the national figure of 30.6%. Meanwhile, homes owned outright account for 27.4%, a rate well below both the state and Australian averages.

38.6% ▲ +18.2%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.7%
  • 2016: 38.0%
  • 2021: 38.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

27.4% ▼ -20.4%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.4%
  • 2016: 31.6%
  • 2021: 27.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In North Lambton, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 85.8% of homes. This is consistent with the fact that 74.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

85.8% ▼ -4.4%

Lower than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.8%
  • 2016: 86.4%
  • 2021: 85.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.8% ▲ +5.2%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.2%
  • 2016: 72.7%
  • 2021: 74.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In North Lambton, Separate house is the majority at 86%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

Bedrooms per home

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In North Lambton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 19%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in North Lambton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13004/north-lambton/topic/housing-dwellings