Arnold
CibbuanoStockton, NSW
March 19th 2007 00:21
The suburb of Stockton is located across the harbour, opposite Newcastle city. The area is an affordable residential suburb and a popular holiday destination. Stockton is surrounded by the ocean and a number of parks, providing many recreational activities. Pitt Street Reserve and Griffith Park are linked by a cycle way and provide some picnic areas. Other facilities in the suburb include a skate ramp, a swimming centre, tennis courts, ovals and the Ballast Ground, a large park on the coast. The Stockton Beach Tourist Park attracts tourists to the area and provides limited recreational activities.
Stockton has often been called the first suburb in Newcastle. It was originally known as Pirates Point after a gang of escaped convicts who had seized a boat were wrecked there in 1800. The area became privately owned by industrialists and the southern end of the peninsula was subdivided for residential purposes.
Stockton, NSW (postcode: 2295)
Housing Results: (over last 12 months)
Median House Price: $370,000
Change: 11.3%
Median Apartment Price: $290,000
Change: 7.6%
Statistics:
Local population: 4,872
Australian born: 91%
Greatest age demographic: 40-59 years (30%)
Typical resident: Married, of Anglican denomination, living in a freestanding house, employed as tradesperson in a fully owned dwelling.
Residents can become involved in decisions affecting their local area by attending a Community Forum. The Forums provide an opportunity to express ideas, concerns or suggestions on matters such as traffic and parking, road maintenance and waste management. Stockton is accessible by ferry and road. Ferries run approximately every half-hour making this the most convenient way to travel from Newcastle to Stockton. A small commercial centre is located on Mitchell Street in Stockton. However, the main shopping outlets close to the suburb include the CBD or the Mayfield shopping centre.
Stockton has often been called the first suburb in Newcastle. It was originally known as Pirates Point after a gang of escaped convicts who had seized a boat were wrecked there in 1800. The area became privately owned by industrialists and the southern end of the peninsula was subdivided for residential purposes.
Stockton, NSW (postcode: 2295)
Housing Results: (over last 12 months)
Median House Price: $370,000
Change: 11.3%
Median Apartment Price: $290,000
Change: 7.6%
Statistics:
Local population: 4,872
Australian born: 91%
Greatest age demographic: 40-59 years (30%)
Typical resident: Married, of Anglican denomination, living in a freestanding house, employed as tradesperson in a fully owned dwelling.
Residents can become involved in decisions affecting their local area by attending a Community Forum. The Forums provide an opportunity to express ideas, concerns or suggestions on matters such as traffic and parking, road maintenance and waste management. Stockton is accessible by ferry and road. Ferries run approximately every half-hour making this the most convenient way to travel from Newcastle to Stockton. A small commercial centre is located on Mitchell Street in Stockton. However, the main shopping outlets close to the suburb include the CBD or the Mayfield shopping centre.
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