Newcastle / Islington
Suburb profile
Islington
An inner-city pocket built around Maitland Road, close to the harbour.
$1.01m
Median house price
-3.2%
Growth, 12 months
$717.5/wk
Median rent
27 days
Avg. time on market
31
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Islington
Islington sits between Wickham and Tighes Hill, built around the Maitland Road shopping and dining strip, close to the harbour and the CBD.
Housing is mostly older workers' cottages and terraces, reflecting the suburb's industrial and working-port history.
Who buys here
Buyers wanting inner-city convenience and walkability without CBD prices. Renovators drawn to the older housing stock.
Thirty-one houses sold in the past year, with values easing back over the past 12 months after a stronger run.
What's nearby
Food & coffee
- Maitland Road, Islington
Outdoors
- Islington Park
Everyday
- Newcastle CBD
- Honeysuckle precinct
Schools
- Tighes Hill Public School
- Newcastle High School
Reading on Islington
Buying in Islington
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