NATURAL ASSET: Blackbutt Reserve, in New Lambton, occupies more than 182 hectares of bushland and offers wildlife encounters, walking trails and adventure playgrounds.
SUBURB SNAPSHOT
Tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, highly regarded schools and a choice of reserves and parks has made New Lambton popular with families.
It enjoys a central position in the city of Newcastle within 10 minutes’ drive of the CBD and some of the best beaches on offer.
Prices of homes in the area have been steadily rising and, according to Australian Property Monitors data, the median sale price rose from $470,000 in 2013 to $700,000 last year.
LIFESTYLE
McDonald Jones Stadium, home to the Newcastle Knights and Jets, is positioned at the north-eastern corner of the suburb. Just five minutes away is Westfield Kotara shopping centre. New Lambton also features shopping villages in Regent Street and Orchardtown Road.
Nearly one-third of the suburb is taken up by Blackbutt Reserve, a 182-hectare nature reserve with peaceful walking trails, playgrounds and a wildlife sanctuary.
FROM THE EXPERTS
- Presented by Robert Crawford Real Estate
Rob and Maria Crawford established Robert Crawford Real Estate in New Lambton in 1995 and the suburb has consistently been sought after by working families, first home buyers, downsizers and investors.
With a village atmosphere and a supportive community the suburb offers boutique shopping, an array of cafes, restaurants and popular pubs.
There are medical providers, parks, well-respected schools, multiple sporting facilities and, on completion, one of the largest IGA stores in NSW.
Minutes from the John Hunter and Newcastle Private hospitals and seven kilometres from the heart of the Newcastle Central Business District, harbour and beaches, the popular suburb of New Lambton offers an enviable lifestyle.