Islington, NSW 2296 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Islington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2296, home to 2,026 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 117 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,026
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,828 /week
- Median personal income
- $995 /week
- Median family income
- $2,315 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $430 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Islington Public School
- Tighes Hill Public School
- Hamilton Public School
- Hamilton North Public School
- Carrington Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 43 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 1 tram stop, 154 bus stops
- Maitland Rd At May St
- Maitland Rd Opp May St
- Maitland Rd Opp Islington Park
- Hamilton Station, Platform 2
- Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 24 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 31 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 17 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 16.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.9% of the 1,414 resolvable premises in Islington. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 265 across postcode 2296 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 86 theft, 57 violent offences, 45 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Islington?
Islington (NSW 2296) had 2,026 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Islington?
The median advertised rent in Islington is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Islington?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Islington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Islington Public School (0.5 km), Tighes Hill Public School (1 km), Hamilton Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Islington?
Islington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Islington?
Across postcode 2296, 265 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (86), violent (57), vehicle theft (45). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Islington?
In Islington, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (16.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Islington?
162 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Islington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 43 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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