Stockton at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
4,046
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Stockton.
The postcode for Stockton is 2295 (NSW).
Stockton (2295) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Stockton has roughly 4,046 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Stockton scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stockton's population at 4,046, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,046
Median age
47
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
4,046
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
371
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stockton.
Local schools for Stockton
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Government School Catchment
Stockton Public School
Carrington Public School
Newcastle East Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Stockton.
- What is the Stockton postcode?
- Stockton is in the 2295 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Stockton?
- Stockton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2295, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stockton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Stockton?
- There are 20 schools serving Stockton on this page, including St Peter's Primary School, Stockton Public School, Newcastle Grammar School.
- How walkable is Stockton?
- Stockton has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stockton?
- Stockton is close to Newcastle East, Newcastle, Carrington, The Hill, Wickham.
- What is the population of Stockton?
- The population of Stockton is approximately 4,046 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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