Overall score
Newcastle East
44.3/100
Stockton
41.3/100
Newcastle East vs Stockton, NSW suburb comparison
Newcastle East for retirees and families; Stockton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Newcastle EastStockton
Crime rate
Newcastle East
218.0 / 1k
Stockton
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newcastle East
305
Stockton
80
Population
Newcastle East
1,061
Stockton
4,046
Metric leadNewcastle East 7Stockton 4across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewcastle East
- Best for familiesNewcastle East
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for investmentStockton
- Best for best valueStockton
- Best for best schoolsNewcastle East
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Newcastle East | Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 218.0 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 70 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 47 |
| Population | 1,061 | 4,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newcastle East is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Stockton is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Newcastle East pulls ahead on parks and reserves and walkability, whereas Stockton is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Newcastle East the better fit, while families and investors are more likely to prefer Stockton.