Stockton vs Carrington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,330,000 and $950,000.
Carrington (median $950,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Stockton ($1,330,000). Over the past year, Stockton (+12%) ran 21.5 percentage points ahead of Carrington (-9.5%) on house-price growth.
Carrington scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stockton (1065) sits above Carrington (1061).
For buyers
Carrington is the lower entry point at $950,000 median, 40% 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: Carrington delivers the better gross yield (4.27% 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 1061).
Common questions
Is Stockton or Carrington cheaper to buy in?
Carrington has the lower median house price at $950,000, roughly 40% 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, Stockton or Carrington?
Over the past 12 months, Stockton grew +12% vs -9.5% in Carrington, a gap of 21.5 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 Stockton or Carrington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stockton scores 1065 vs 1061 in Carrington. 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, Stockton or Carrington?
Carrington scores 30/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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, Stockton or Carrington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.27% in Carrington 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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