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New Lambton Heights Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, New Lambton Heights is a locality approximately 114 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for New Lambton Heights is 2305, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, New Lambton Heights has a population of 2,610 (1,289 males, 1,326 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in New Lambton Heights is $2,742, with a median personal income of $1,087 per week.
The median weekly rent is $483 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,330.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (39), Other countries (35), and India (26).
90.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in New Lambton Heights shows 1,372 people employed (732 full-time, 534 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (511), managers (151), and clerical & admin (93).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), New Lambton Heights has an IRSAD score of 1103 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
New Lambton Heights covers an area of 3.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 877 persons per km².
Statistically, New Lambton Heights sits within the Newcastle area, part of the broader Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. It falls under the Lake Macquarie local government area.
The federal electorate for New Lambton Heights is Shortland (Provincial).
The 2305 postcode is shared by New Lambton Heights along with Kotara East and New Lambton.
New Lambton Heights Details
| Postcode | 2305 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,610 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,742/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,087/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $483 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,330 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 877/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 873 |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 68 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.9274 |
| Longitude | 151.6903 |
| Distance from Sydney | 114 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Shortland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 566 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 320 (12.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 566 (21.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 727 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 429 (16.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 244 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 119 (4.6%) |
| Arthritis | 79 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 58 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 39 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 32 (1.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (1.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 203 (23.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 442 (51.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 210 (24.3%) |