Carrington vs Stockton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carrington | Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.3 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 70 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 38 |
| Population | 2,061 | 4,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarrington
- Best for beach lifestyleStockton
- Best for investmentStockton
- Best for best valueStockton
- Best for best schoolsStockton
Comparison summary
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) and Stockton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Stockton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Stockton (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Stockton (NSW); Crime rate favours Stockton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), Beach lifestyle → Stockton (NSW), Investment → Stockton (NSW), Best value → Stockton (NSW).
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