Islington, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Islington NSW is 2,026 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Islington is $995 per week ($51,740 per year). Median rent in Islington is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Islington has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Islington has a population density of 2,869 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Islington is England. The most common religion is No religion (63.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Islington is $2,000.

There were 63 recorded offences in Islington in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).

Population
2,026
Census 2021
Median income
$995/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Islington vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Islington is $995 a week, 30% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 363rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $45 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureIslingtonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$995/wk$765/wk +30%$766/wk
Household income$1,828/wk$1,704/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$385/wk +12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.5%22.6% +0.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Islington, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Islington Population

2,026 residents at the 2021 Census.

Islington Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$995/wk
$51,740 per year
Ranked 1,251 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Islington Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,828/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 23.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Islington against your income

About $7,921 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,398/wk
Rent share 23.5%

Islington Schools

37
schools nearby
21
government
1044
avg ICSEA score
14,649
total students
Merewether High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,080 students
1206
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 387 students
1141
ICSEA
Hamilton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 362 students
1139
ICSEA
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,466 students
1138
ICSEA
The Junction Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 450 students
1115
ICSEA
St Columba's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 168 students
1107
ICSEA
Hamilton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
1106
ICSEA
Tighes Hill Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1104
ICSEA
St Therese's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 543 students
1100
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 959 students
1096
ICSEA
New Lambton South Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 462 students
1095
ICSEA
Islington Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 159 students
1090
ICSEA
Corpus Christi Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1085
ICSEA
Hunter School of Performing Arts Government
Combined · K-12 · 1,094 students
1085
ICSEA
Adamstown Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1078
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 37 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Islington, with a map

Islington Map

Islington, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Islington, New South Wales: 32.9145°S, 151.7458°E

Islington Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (37)

People in Islington

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,000) Female 50.6% (1,026)

Population Density

2,869
people per km²
2,026 people · 0.7 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,315
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.3%
New Zealand
1.8%
India
1.0%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.9%
United States of America
0.8%
China
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
0.5%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
French
0.4%
Bengali
0.4%
German
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Macedonian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.9%
Australian
37.8%
Irish
15.5%
Scottish
14.2%
German
4.3%
Italian
3.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.0%
Welsh
1.5%
Filipino
1.4%
Dutch
1.2%
French
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
63.7%
Catholic
10.9%
Anglican
7.1%
Not stated
5.6%
Christian (other)
1.7%
Uniting Church
1.6%
Buddhism
1.3%
Baptist
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
25.0% 438
Separated
3.6% 63
Divorced
10.5% 185
Widowed
2.4% 42
Never married
58.5% 1,026

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.3%
Couple: no children
35.6%
One parent: children under 15
9.8%
Couple: no children under 15
9.4%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.6%
2 persons
36.8%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
10.1%
5 persons
2.3%
6+ persons
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Islington

Housing Tenure

Of the 909 occupied private dwellings in Islington at the 2021 Census, 47.3% were rented, 20.6% owned outright and 31.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
20.6% 187 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.0% 282 dwellings
Rented
47.3% 430 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
65.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
26.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
9.6%
2 bedrooms
38.4%
3 bedrooms
42.6%
4 bedrooms
8.0%
5 bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.9%
1 vehicle
45.7%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3 vehicles
8.2%
4+ vehicles
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Islington

Employment

Employed full-time
44.7% 727 people
Employed part-time
27.2% 443 people
Unemployed
3.9% 63 people
Not in labour force
24.3% 395 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
40.4%
Managers
14.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.6%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
4.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.1%
Did not go to work
20.0%
Bicycle
4.2%
Walked only
4.1%
Car (passenger)
2.7%
Bus
1.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%
Train
0.5%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.0%
Certificate III/IV
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Postgraduate Degree
13.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.7%
Health
16.0%
Society & Culture
15.3%
Education
9.8%
Engineering
9.6%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Creative Arts
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Information Technology
3.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.5%
Vocational Education
24.3%
Secondary: Government
19.7%
Pre-school
13.1%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%
Primary: Catholic
2.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.8%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
316
Asthma
93
Arthritis
45
Heart disease
38
Lung condition
30
Diabetes
25
Stroke
21
Cancer
17
Kidney disease
16
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 181
Did not provide
89.3% 1,516

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.6% 282
Not a volunteer
83.4% 1,417

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.6% 10
Previously served
1.9% 32
Never served
97.5% 1,651

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
54.7%
1 child
13.1%
2 children
20.0%
3 children
8.0%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
34
1991: 2000
28
2001: 2010
45
2011: 2015
40
2016
14
2017
10
2018
14
2019
13
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

24.4%
moved in the last year
57.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,467
Moved from NSW
364
Moved: same area (SA2)
61
Moved from overseas
20
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from QLD
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.9%
5: 14 hours
34.7%
15: 29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
5.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.8%
Step family: no other children
16.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Islington Crime Statistics

63 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
32
Assault
8
Other Against Person
8
Property Damage
6
Drug Offences
4
Other Against Property
3
Robbery
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Islington

The closest suburb to Islington is Hamilton (NSW), 0.8 km away.

Hamilton (NSW)
0.8 km away · income $888/wk · rent $420/wk
Tighes Hill
0.9 km away · income $914/wk · rent $400/wk
Maryville
0.9 km away · income $1,021/wk · rent $505/wk
Wickham (NSW)
1.2 km away · income $1,135/wk · rent $470/wk
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1.4 km away · income $942/wk · rent $423/wk
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1.5 km away · income $886/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Islington

What is the population of Islington NSW?

The population of Islington NSW is 2,026 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,869 people per km². Islington is ranked #3,012 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Islington?

The median personal income in Islington NSW is $995 per week, or $51,740 per year. The median household income is $1,828 per week. Family income is $2,315 per week. Islington is ranked #1,251 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Islington?

Median rent in Islington NSW is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Islington ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Islington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Islington NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Islington?

The median age in Islington NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Islington a good suburb to live in?

Islington is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,026. The median income is $995/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11999. All dollar figures in AUD.