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Regent Street shopping strip, New Lambton
Newcastle / New Lambton
Suburb profile

New Lambton

A large, established suburb built around Regent Street, next to John Hunter Hospital.

$1.24m
Median house price
+2.6%
Growth, 12 months
$760/wk
Median rent
29 days
Avg. time on market
166
Houses sold, 12 months

CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.

About New Lambton

New Lambton is one of Newcastle's larger established suburbs, built around the Regent Street shopping strip and next to John Hunter Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

Housing is a broad mix, from original Federation cottages to renovated and rebuilt homes, reflecting the size and popularity of the suburb.

A home in New Lambton, Newcastle

Who buys here

Families and hospital or university staff after the schools, the shops, and proximity to work. One of the most consistently in-demand suburbs on our list.

One hundred and sixty-six houses sold in the past year, with values up 2.6% over 12 months.

What's nearby

Shops & food
  • Regent Street, New Lambton
Health & education
  • John Hunter Hospital
  • University of Newcastle
Outdoors
  • Robert Media Park

Schools

  • New Lambton Public School
  • New Lambton South Public School
Buying in New Lambton

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