NSW2299· Pop. 11,905Newcastle

Glen InnesLAMBTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$865,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-13.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for Glen InnesLAMBTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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Glen InnesLAMBTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$450/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-5.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.60%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$604k

2021

$721k

2022

$750k

2023

$763k

2024

$884k

2025

$1000k

2026

$865k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

Glen InnesLAMBTON is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.7% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,486/wk

$49k taxable p.a.

Renters

44.7%

53.1% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

14.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

910 m²

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

116.3 km

Regional

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

34.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

80 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

8.9 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

99/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2299

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St John's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1083

Lambton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1065

Heaton Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 955

Jesmond Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 923

🎓Secondary (2)

Lambton High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1057

Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 980

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1011ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

48/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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