Islington
NSW 2296 · Newcastle
2,026 (2021) → 2,287 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Islington is a high growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2296, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $951K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Islington has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.27%), New Zealand (1.78%), India (1.04%), Philippines (0.94%), South Africa (0.94%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.49%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.39%), French (0.39%), Bengali (0.39%), German (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1110
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1101
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1032
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 935
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1074
- Carrington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 986
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 962
- St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1034
- San Clemente High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1039
- Mayfield East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1039
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1199
- St Dominic's CentreCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 996
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Islington
Is Islington safe?
Islington has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,808 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Islington?
In Islington, the median house price is $951K and the median unit price is $814K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Islington from Sydney CBD?
Islington is about 117.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Islington?
Islington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1060 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Islington?
Islington has a transport score of 80/100 and 18 bus stops.