Stockton NSW

Postcode 2295 · Newcastle LGA

Stockton is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2295). With a population of 4,046, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $80K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Stockton is $1.2 million, having dropped significantly 8.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $581,000 (-27% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $750. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Stockton is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1026, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 ferry wharf, 30 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Stockton offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 14.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -8.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability14.7x Stretched
Price Momentum-8.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,863
Mean Income$71,725
Earners5,151
YoY Change+4.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
-8.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$581K
-27% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
4,046
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,535
Personal Income /wk$753
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops30
Ferry Wharves1
Stockton Wharf, Mitchell St
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1026
Total Students434
Government1
Catholic1
Stockton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000
St Peter's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1053
Data: 2026