New South Wales · Postcode 2296
Islington postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 117 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Islington at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Islington vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Islington | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,828 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $430 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Islington is a coastal suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, with postcode 2296. It sits about 117 km from the Sydney CBD, within the Newcastle local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.7 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Islington has a population of 2,026 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,828, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The Indigenous population is 62 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Islington includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 909 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 47.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Islington scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Islington is served by Islington Public School.
Islington is part of the Newcastle statistical area in New South Wales.
Islington details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2296 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,026 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,828/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $995/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2869/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 909 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 62 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.9125002 |
| Longitude | 151.7458759 |
| Distance from Sydney | 117 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Newcastle |
| Federal Electorate | Newcastle |
| State Electorate | Newcastle |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 268 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 285 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 766 (37.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 512 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 202 (10.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 194 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 126 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 59 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 44 (2.2%) |
| Diabetes | 41 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 89 (9.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 413 (45.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 299 (33.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 102 (11.3%) |
Schools in Islington
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Islington. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.