Georgetown vs Islington
Islington (median $1,042,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Georgetown ($1,078,000). Over the past year, Islington (+10.9%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Georgetown (+7.8%) on house-price growth.
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Georgetown and Islington side by side
| Measure | Georgetown | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,078,000 | $1,042,500 |
| Median unit | $300,240 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.8% | +10.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1016 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,072 | 2,026 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Georgetown scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Islington (1021) sits above Georgetown (1016). Georgetown skews owner-occupied (68%), Islington runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
- For buyers
- Islington is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Islington carries both higher gross yield (3.62% vs 3.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Islington edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1016). Georgetown also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Georgetown vs Islington: common questions
Is Georgetown or Islington cheaper to buy in?
Islington has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 3% below Georgetown ($1,078,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Georgetown or Islington?
Over the past 12 months, Islington grew +10.9% vs +7.8% in Georgetown, a gap of 3.1 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 Georgetown or Islington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Islington scores 1021 vs 1016 in Georgetown. 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, Georgetown or Islington?
Georgetown scores 100/100 on walkability vs 78/100. 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, Georgetown or Islington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Islington vs 3.47% in Georgetown. 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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