Fullerton Cove vs Stockton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,010,000 and $1,330,000. Stockton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fullerton Cove (median $1,010,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Stockton ($1,330,000). Over the past year, Stockton (+12%) ran 12.5 percentage points ahead of Fullerton Cove (-0.5%) on house-price growth.
Stockton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stockton (1065) sits above Fullerton Cove (1011). Fullerton Cove skews owner-occupied (94%), Stockton runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
Fullerton Cove is the lower entry point at $1,010,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Fullerton Cove delivers the better gross yield (3.46% vs 3.05%), but Stockton has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Stockton edges out on average school ICSEA (1065 vs 1011).
Common questions
Is Fullerton Cove or Stockton cheaper to buy in?
Fullerton Cove has the lower median house price at $1,010,000, roughly 24% below Stockton ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fullerton Cove or Stockton?
Over the past 12 months, Stockton grew +12% vs -0.5% in Fullerton Cove, a gap of 12.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fullerton Cove or Stockton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stockton scores 1065 vs 1011 in Fullerton Cove. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Fullerton Cove or Stockton?
Stockton scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fullerton Cove or Stockton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.46% in Fullerton Cove vs 3.05% in Stockton. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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