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Islington
Islington at a glance
Median house
$900,000
+3.9% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
39
Average to sell
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
2,026
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Islington.
Islington is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$900,000
+3.9% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$673/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
$900,000
+3.9% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
39
Average days to sell
2,026
Median age: 35
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.89%
Based on $900,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.06%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202652%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202639 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +3.9%/yr
2021
$743K
5-year change
+21%
2026
$900K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,026
Median age
35
Family households
54%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
300
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.
78
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Islington.
Local schools for Islington
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Islington Public School
Tighes Hill Public School
Hamilton North Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Islington.
- What is the median house price in Islington?
- The median house price in Islington, NSW 2296 is $900,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +3.9%.
- What is the Islington postcode?
- Islington is in the 2296 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Islington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $673, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Islington?
- There are 20 schools serving Islington on this page, including Islington Public School, Tighes Hill Public School, Hamilton North Public School.
- How walkable is Islington?
- Islington has a Walk Score of 78 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Islington?
- Islington is close to Maryville, Hamilton North, Hamilton Dc, Hamilton, Tighes Hill.
- What is the population of Islington?
- Islington has approximately 2,026 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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