Islington at a glance
Walk score
78
Very walkable
Population
2,026
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Islington.
The postcode for Islington is 2296 (NSW).
Islington (2296) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
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.
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Day to day
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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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).
Population
2,026
Median age
35
Family households
54%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
2,026
Median age: 35
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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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
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Government School Catchment
Islington Public School
Tighes Hill Public School
Hamilton North Public School
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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 Islington postcode?
- Islington is in the 2296 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Islington?
- Islington is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2296, 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?
- The population of Islington is approximately 2,026 (2021 Census). 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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