Newcastle East vs Stockton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newcastle East | Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 248.8 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 70 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 38 |
| Population | 1,061 | 4,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewcastle East
- Best for familiesStockton
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle East
- Best for investmentStockton
- Best for best valueStockton
- Best for best schoolsStockton
Comparison summary
Newcastle East and Stockton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle East leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Stockton (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Stockton (NSW); Crime rate favours Stockton (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newcastle East, Families → Stockton (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Newcastle East, Investment → Stockton (NSW).