Lambton NSW, 2299
Lambton Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you're buying, renting, or investing in Lambton, NSW 2299, it is a good first step to understand if the suburb is a suitable option for your requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Lambton house prices, demographics & market trends to educate you on your future property purchase.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Lambton, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Lambton is a suburb located in the LGA of the City of Newcastle. It is situated eight kilometres away from Newcastle’s central business district and is neighboured by Jesmond, North Lambton, Waratah, Wallsend, Broadmeadow, New Lambton Heights, and New Lambton.
Based on the 2016 census, 4,909 residents call Lambton their home.
Living in Lambton Most shops and facilities in the suburb are located near Lambton Park - a historical landmark in the area as this is where the first organised soccer match (between the miners of Lambton and Weston) took place. In this park are tennis courts, an oval, and nearby bowling club and a swimming pool. A few restaurants and a hotel are also located near Lambton Park.
As for schools, Lambton has a co-ed government primary school, a private Catholic primary school (*st. John’s Primary School) and a co-ed government high school.
History of Lambton It is recognised that the Awabakal and Worimi groups are the original custodians of the land where Lambton is situated.
Lambton was originally a coal-mining township until it was incorporated as a Municipality on 24 June 1871. During its early years, Lambton was known as a venue for dog races, which miners called “Dog & Rat”, as a rat (wallaby) was released on an open area, and dogs would be let out to chase it down.
In the early 20th century, Lambton already had 14 churches, a music hall and a bank, courthouse and public schools.
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