These are postcode 2296's figures, which include Islington. New leases of all home types in postcode 2296 had a median rent of $685 a week in July–Sept 2026, across 30 new leases, down 0.7% on a year earlier.
New leases are rents agreed at the start of a tenancy in July–Sept 2026, from NSW Fair Trading bond data, not what current tenants pay.
Medians from the published data, for every group. Middle half: half the figures fall in this range, a quarter below it and a quarter above. Method
NSW publishes rents and sale prices by postcode, so these are postcode 2296's figures, which cover Islington. Postcode 2296
July–Sept 2026 · NSW Fair Trading bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all homes | $685/wk | 30 | −0.7% | |
| 2-bed homes | $687.50/wk | 12 | — | |
| 3-bed homes | $735/wk | 11 | — | |
| units, any sizeCheck an increase | $470/wk | 11 | — | |
| houses, any sizeCheck an increase | $697.50/wk | 16 | — |
© State of New South Wales (NSW Fair Trading rental bond data). For current information go to www.nsw.gov.au.
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