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137 Russell Road

New Lambton, NSW 2305
3 bed 3 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 2026โ€ข8/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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Unknown

No zoning data found for this location

LEP: Unknown

Source: NSW ePlanning Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Schools

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New Lambton has solid public school options with nearby primary and secondary catchment schools. Catholic schools (St. Joseph the Worker, St. Pius X) provide faith-based alternatives within 2.5 km. Independent schools like Newcastle Grammar are accessible for families seeking different educational philosophies. Verify exact catchment boundaries with NSW Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

New Lambton is primarily zoned for New Lambton Public School (primary) and Lambton High School (secondary).

Nearby schools

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New Lambton Public School

In catchment
primary ยท publicLocal public primary serving the suburb
0.5 km
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Lambton High School

In catchment
secondary ยท publicMain public secondary for the area
1.2 km
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St. Joseph the Worker Primary School

primary ยท catholicCatholic primary option nearby
1.8 km
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Christ the King Primary School

primary ยท catholicCatholic primary in adjacent area
3.2 km
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St. Pius X Catholic High School

secondary ยท catholicCatholic secondary serving Lake Macquarie region
2.5 km
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Merewether High School

secondary ยท publicNearby public secondary alternative
3.8 km
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Newcastle Grammar School

combined ยท independentIndependent K-12 option
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI โ€” NSW schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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137 Russell Road, New Lambton is located in a residential area with generally moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining reasonable local traffic flow.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Pacific HighwayRankin RoadFernleigh RoadCroudace RoadNewcastle Road

Peak Hour Impact

Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Pacific Highway and Rankin Road as commuters travel to/from Newcastle CBD and surrounding employment areas. Local residential streets experience lighter congestion.

Public Transport

Approximately 400-600m to nearest local bus stops (Lake Road area). Newcastle Train Station approximately 4km away, accessible via public transport connections.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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No Flood Risk

This property does not appear to be within a mapped flood planning area.

Source: NSW Flood Data Portal (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Not Bush Fire Prone

This property is not within a mapped bush fire prone land area.

Source: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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New Lambton is a lower Hunter Valley suburb with crime rates below NSW state averages across most categories. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions with community-oriented policing contributing to crime prevention.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

โžก๏ธ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1050
Assault
580
Break and enter
320
Motor vehicle theft
180
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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No recent development applications found within 2km.

Source: NSW Planning Portal โ€” DA Tracker (ArcGIS)06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

No heritage items found near this property.

Source: NSW Heritage Register (ArcGIS)06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics โ€” always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.