Stockton
NSW 2295 · Newcastle
4,046 (2021) → 4,453 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stockton is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2295, about 121km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.33M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is right by the coast. Stockton has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2295 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.15%), New Zealand (1.26%), USA (0.54%), Germany (0.49%), Thailand (0.42%)
Top languages: German (0.35%), Japan (0.25%), Khmer (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%), Thai (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Peter's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1053
- Stockton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 996
- Fern Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1002
- Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Newcastle Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1181
- Indie School NewcastleSecondary · Independent · 3.7km
- Newcastle East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1112
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1044
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1104
- NovoschoolSecondary · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1077
- St Dominic's Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 966
- San Clemente Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1038
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1090
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stockton
Is Stockton safe?
Stockton has a residential safety score of 24/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,107 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stockton?
In Stockton, the median house price is $1.33M and the median unit price is $1.00M. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Stockton from Sydney CBD?
Stockton is about 121.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Stockton?
Stockton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1027 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stockton?
Stockton has a transport score of 55/100 and 39 bus stops.