Suburb profile · Rest of NSW
Stockton (NSW) has an estimated 4,333 residents, up 7.1% since the 2021 Census, with 58 projects tracked in the area around Stockton (NSW).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Stockton (NSW), located 119 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, has an estimated population of around 4,333 as of Aug 2026. Based on AreaSearch’s analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter, this is an increase of 287 people (7.1%) since the 2021 Census count of 4,046 people.
Stockton - Fullerton Cove in NSW, Australia is known for coastal landscapes, beaches, wetlands and birdlife, as well as a maritime heritage and historical landmarks. Its community setting supports recreational activities such as cycling, fishing and surfing. Area characteristics include a comparatively old age profile, strong service amenity, notable utilities employment, elevated hospitality employment, a pronounced public administration presence, a substantial proportion aged 85 and over, and a marked mining employment focus.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,541 in 2006 and 4,324 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,333 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 55 to 64, 13.7%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.5%.
Stockton (NSW) ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 93rd for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Stockton (NSW) is $643 a week, up 11.5% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 11% above Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.7%.
11% above Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $428 in 2017, $662 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $263 in 2017, $374 in 2024. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Dunbar Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,300,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 235 Mitchell Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $3,400,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 164 Douglas Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,200,000 | 3 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 51 Fullerton Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,350,000 | 28 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Newcastle Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,100,000 | 19 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 270 Fullerton Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $815,000 | 19 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Crown Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $950,000 | 11 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 245 Mitchell Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $3,050,000 | 7 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 96 Scobies Lane, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,425,000 | 4 Aug 2026 | Street address |
| 68 Maitland Street, Stockton NSW 2295 | $1,200,000 | 4 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 12 Dec 2025 (the latest settled 29 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,250,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $643 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +11.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.34m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $870k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,250,000 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 12 Dec 2025 to 29 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $662 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +10.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Newcastle | $652 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Newcastle, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 84 tracked applications: 23 approved, 19 under assessment, 42 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 58 projects in and around Stockton (NSW), 18 of them under construction.
Iris Capital is delivering East End Village, a $1 billion urban renewal project across four city blocks in Newcastle's East End.
Multimillion-dollar revitalisation project for Hunter Street's eastern precinct, reinstating it as a traditional high street with new…
Repurposing the former Stockton Centre to provide transitional housing for vulnerable families.
Comprehensive heritage restoration and modern upgrade of Newcastle's iconic ocean baths including pool refurbishment, new change rooms…
Transforming a 4,125 sqm former heavy rail corridor site into a mixed-use affordable housing development.
Sovereign Park is a residential development of 158 apartments, penthouses and terraced townhomes across four low-rise buildings on a…
High Speed Rail Line 1 is a planned 194km dedicated rail line between Newcastle and Sydney, with trains running up to 320 km/h on surface…
A major redevelopment of the historic former Newcastle Co-Operative Store site into two luxury residential towers reaching 28 and 30…
A five-storey, mid-rise mixed-use development comprising 24 residences, with a bar/restaurant, boutique deli, and gallery space proposed…
A landmark redevelopment of the historic Dairy Farmers Corner featuring two residential towers of 30 and 25 storeys.
A long-term strategic plan to strengthen the University of Newcastle's presence in the CBD.
The Newcastle Offshore Wind project proposes a floating wind farm off Newcastle, NSW, with an expected capacity of up to 10 gigawatts…
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Estimated completion year of the 19 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 3, 2027 9, 2028 2, 2029 2, 2030 0, 2031 1. 29 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 84 substantial development applications lodged in and around Stockton (NSW) over the past 5 years, 67 in the last 12 months; 19 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 5, 2023 7, 2024 4, 2025 1, 2026 (to Oct) 67.
Key application 195 Greenleaf Road, Kooragang Commercial | $5.4m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 84 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 67 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 8.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 36 | ABS building approvals | 48th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 23 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 19 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
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Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Stockton spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Utilities, among others.
The suburb of Stockton ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Stockton compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Stockton area has seen 27 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Stockton's current population of 4,333 has been supported by 36 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Stockton has seen 8.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 318 people in the suburb of Stockton, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Stockton's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 36, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Stockton has grown by approximately 241 people, while 179 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Stockton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,333 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,177 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 55th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,046 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 287 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.68 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Stockton was estimated to be approximately 4,333 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,324 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of stockton has added approximately 287 people and shown a 7.09% increase from the 4,046 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Stockton is estimated at 1,177 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Stockton has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Stockton is driven by: Interstate migration (80.0%), Overseas migration (20.0%), Natural increase (1.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 80.0% of overall population gains.
Stockton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 85th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 47 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Stockton at 46 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 47 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 46 years as at August 2026, Stockton is 3 years older than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and 8 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Stockton compared to the Regional NSW region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 13.1% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Stockton compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 9.4% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the suburb of Stockton is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 15.2% of the population in the suburb of Stockton as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 24.1% of the population in the suburb of Stockton as at August 2026.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 62% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $66,577 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 76th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $79,924 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,535 | 2021 Census, weekly | 37th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $753 | 2021 Census, weekly | 39th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 22.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,089 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 28.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Stockton is approximately $70,825. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $66,577.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Stockton is approximately $85,023. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $79,924.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Stockton is approximately $70,825 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $66,577 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Stockton is approximately $85,023 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,924 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Stockton's households (~28.5% / 456 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Stockton is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.5% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Stockton is $1,535/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Stockton is $2,089/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Stockton is $753/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Stockton had a median income among taxpayers of $66,577 with the average level standing at $79,924. This is well above average nationally and compares to levels of $55,733 and $69,112 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,825 (median) and $85,023 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Stockton is $5,531 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of stockton's disposable income is $5,531 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Stockton lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 58.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,037 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,347 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,152 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Stockton has approximately 2,037 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Stockton stands at 5.3%, which is 1.2 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Stockton is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.7% of employment), construction (11.3%), and education & training (10.1%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Stockton has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Stockton is 58.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The suburb of stockton shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 7.5% of the local workforce compared to 5.1% across Regional NSW. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of stockton's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Stockton sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 23.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 36.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 26.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
23.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Stockton have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
36.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Stockton have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The suburb of stockton ranks in the 52th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Stockton are: Certificate (28.7%), Bachelor Degree (15.1%), Advanced Diploma (11.4%).
26.1% of the population in the suburb of Stockton is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary school, 7.1% in secondary school, 4.1% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Stockton is 1017, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Stockton, with a combined enrollment of approximately 420 students.
The suburb of stockton includes 2 primary schools.
Stockton features high concentrations of lone person households and single parent families but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 30.5% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 24.8% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.9% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.7% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,599 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,712 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 66.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Stockton had 1,599 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.1% to an estimated 1,712 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Stockton is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (30.5%), group households (3.1%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,060 family households, couples with children account for 24.8% of all households, couples without children at home 27.9%, and single parent families 12.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the suburb of Stockton shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Stockton have an average of 1.8 children, matching the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.4% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 30.5% of all households in the suburb of Stockton, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.1% of households, slightly below the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Stockton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 9.4% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 96.3% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 90.6% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
Stockton was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 90.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.4% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Stockton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.4% of people in Stockton. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Stockton are English, comprising 33.1% of the population, Australian, comprising 28.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Stockton (vs 0.5% across Regional NSW), Scottish at 9.4% (vs 8.0%) and Macedonian at 0.2% (vs 0.4%).
9.4% of the suburb of Stockton population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
3.7% of the population in the suburb of Stockton speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
3.3% of the suburb of Stockton population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
92.4% of the suburb of Stockton population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Stockton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 30.6% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 37.9% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 30.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 89th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Stockton, 37.9% of homes are owned outright, 31.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 30.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Stockton are houses.
In the suburb of Stockton, 10.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 7.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Stockton stands at 37.9%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Stockton is $2,000, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Stockton is $1,120, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Stockton, households with mortgages typically spend 30.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Stockton is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Stockton shows mortgage holders spending 30.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 24.1% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Stockton consists of 82.5% detached houses, 7.0% semi-detached dwellings, 10.2% apartments, and 0.4% other dwelling types.
Housing in Stockton consumes approximately 16.9% of median household income ($6,647 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Stockton show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 18% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 82% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Stockton is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 67th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 62.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 73.3% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
Around 56.8% of people in the suburb of Stockton are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the suburb of Stockton, 7.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
6.9% of people in the suburb of Stockton are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.9% of the suburb of Stockton population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.8% of people in the suburb of Stockton have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Stockton, 56.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 81 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 81st percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 46 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 39th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,426 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 41st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 95 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 33 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 25.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 46 public transport stops within the suburb of Stockton.
The suburb of Stockton has 1,426 weekly trips across 33 routes, averaging 203 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 150 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 486 m away and the nearest child care centre 504 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 46 stops nearby, 1,426 weekly trips, access rating 81 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 486 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 504 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 712 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 716 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest bank | 722 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 725 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Stockton compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Stockton has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 4% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Stockton's resilient property market has recorded 84 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Stockton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Stockton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide.
Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 62% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch.
The labour market performance in Stockton lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Stockton sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Stockton features high concentrations of lone person households and single parent families but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Regional NSW.
Stockton is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Stockton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Stockton is lower than the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Stockton (NSW) has an estimated 4,333 residents, up 7.1% since the 2021 Census, with 58 projects tracked in the area around Stockton (NSW).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Stockton (NSW).
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL13677). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Stockton (NSW) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Stockton (NSW) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
