Lambton, New Lambton, New Lambton Heights are lovely areas and close to the hospital as is Rankin Park & Elermore Vale. Some parts of Elermore Vale can be a bit iffy but its generally okay. There is an IGA and small shopping complex in Elermore Vale. The Kindy Patch daycare centre in Elermore Vale is great.
I'm currently in the border of Elermoee Vale & Wallsend and its great where we are. We've had no dramas here other than the occasional moron spinning their wheels, as we live on a fairly busy corner.

Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask. We've been here for 5 years now and love it.