Carrington vs Stockton

Updated 2026-07-01

Side-by-side comparison of Carrington and Stockton in Newcastle — prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe, and signals.

Local take: Both water-surrounded communities, but Carrington has bridge access and is closer to everything

WAIT

Carrington

WAIT

Stockton

78/100

Carrington vibe

58/100

Stockton vibe

Carrington WAIT

Median house $970klower

Median unit $1.1M

Growth YoY -8.6%

Vibe score 78/100higher

Pattern Heritage peninsula, quiet gentrification

Trend declining

DAs in pipeline 0

Contamination sites 1

Stockton WAIT

Median house $1.3M

Median unit —

Growth YoY +8.5%higher

Vibe score 58/100

Pattern Island suburb, ferry access limits growth

Trend rising

DAs in pipeline 0

Contamination sites 1

Price Comparison

Carrington ($970k) is 26% cheaper than Stockton ($1.3M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Carrington or Stockton?

It depends on what you're looking for. Carrington has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 78/100, while Stockton has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 58/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities — enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Carrington and Stockton?

Carrington is $349k cheaper for houses ($970k vs $1.3M). Year-on-year growth is -8.6% in Carrington and +8.5% in Stockton.

Which has more development, Carrington or Stockton?

Carrington has 0 development applications, while Stockton has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.