NSW2296· Pop. 2,026Newcastle

ISLINGTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,022,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

4.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

15.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for ISLINGTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ISLINGTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$850/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+3.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

9.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.31%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$644k

2021

$787k

2022

$885k

2023

$864k

2024

$950k

2025

$888k

2026

$1023k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ISLINGTON is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 15.2% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,828/wk

$49k taxable p.a.

Renters

47.3%

51.6% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

19.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

117.1 km

Regional

Days on market

48 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

34.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

66 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

3.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

36/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2296

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Islington Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1090

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

65/ 100

3.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1090ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

60/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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