Carrington vs Stockton

Updated 2026-04-03

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 $996klower
Median unit $953k
Growth YoY +0.6%higher
Vibe score 78/100higher
Pattern Heritage peninsula, quiet gentrification
Trend stable
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 1

Stockton WAIT

Median house $1.2M
Median unit —
Growth YoY +0.0%
Vibe score 58/100
Pattern Island suburb, ferry access limits growth
Trend stable
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 1

Price Comparison

Carrington ($996k) is 20% cheaper than Stockton ($1.2M) 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 $254k cheaper for houses ($996k vs $1.2M). Year-on-year growth is +0.6% in Carrington and +0.0% 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.