Islington, NSW 2296
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2296
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Median house price
$1,042,500
+10.9% over the past year.
Median of 42 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Islington at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $725
- Houses · units $615
- Population
- 2,026
- Median age 35
Prices: Median of 42 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2296), March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Islington
Houses change hands at $1,042,500 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (42 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 70% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10.9%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $209,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of March 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2296)
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What to know about Islington
Islington (2296) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,042,500, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10.9% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Islington has roughly 2,026 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Islington scores 78/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,078 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 78/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Islington's population at 2,026, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 33% lone person).
- Family households
- 54%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 52%
- Renter occupied
- 47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.62% (median rent $725/wk against a $1,042,500 price tag). Units yield 10.09% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 47% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +10.9% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.62%
- On the $1,042,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 10.09%
- On the $316,800 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +10.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
142 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,078 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Islington
- What is the median house price in Islington?
- The median house price in Islington, NSW 2296 is $1,042,500 (median of 42 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +10.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Islington?
- A useful starting point is the Islington median house price of $1,042,500 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Islington a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Islington is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $725 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2296), March 2026) against the median house price of $1,042,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 10.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Islington is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Islington postcode?
- Islington is in the 2296 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Islington?
- Islington is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2296.
- What is the average rent in Islington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $725, for units it's $615.
- 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, Tighes Hill, Georgetown.
- What is the population of Islington?
- The population of Islington is approximately 2,026 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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