16 Chinchen Street
Islington, NSW 2296

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- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 176,860
- children aged 0–14
- 27,851
- schools
- 73
- parks & libraries
- 77
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 58
Most-listed activities: Swimming, Tennis, AFL
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Islington Park
Maitland Rd, Islington, New South Wales, 2296
420 m straight-line distance
Wickham Park
Wickham, New South Wales, 2293
777 m straight-line distance
Gregson Park
Samdon St, Hamilton, New South Wales, 2303
880 m straight-line distance
Hamilton Library
James St, Hamilton, New South Wales, 2303
890 m straight-line distance
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Kids' Activities per Child: Australia's Best- and Thinnest-Covered Council Areas (2026)
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Property Details
222 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
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What's Nearby
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (Cardiff South)
Hillsborough Rd, Cardiff South
Casey's Karaoke and Disco Show
Maitland Rd, Islington
Islington Park
Maitland Rd, Islington
Hawkins Oval
Albert St, Wickham
Wickham Park
Wickham
Passmore Oval
Wickham
Newcastle Karate School
James St, Hamilton
Gregson Park
Samdon St, Hamilton
Litchfield Park
Mayfield
Nearby Schools

Islington Public School
Hubbard St, Islington NSW 2296

Hamilton Public School
Tudor St, Hamilton NSW 2303

Tighes Hill Public School
Elizabeth St, Tighes Hill NSW 2297

St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
Broadmeadow NSW 2292

Hamilton North Public School
Jackson St, Broadmeadow NSW 2292

St Francis Xavier's College
282 Parkway Avenue, Hamilton NSW 2303 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
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Hamilton, NSW 2303
Land Size: 211 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: "Wonderland" - Outstanding Value!
Description: Be prepared to fall in love with this charming three bedroom character home, that has been renovated and is positioned in such a 'uber' convenient and sought after location. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to Hamilton train Station, with Beaumont Streets café, pubs, bars and restaurant scene, just around the corner. This gorgeous home is an enchanting circa 1920 weatherboard, named "Wonderland" that has been tastefully renovated to maintain character, yet feels contemporary. The indoor/ outdoor use of space with bifolds really extends your living space into the outdoor covered alfresco entertaining deck and backyard, which boasts an outdoor ceiling fan. There is also a small shed for storing bikes as this location will allow you to cycle to the beach within 15 minutes approximately. All three carpeted bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans, while the living area boasts high ceilings, floorboards and air-conditioning to keep the home warm in winter and cool in the summer months. This home is being offered furnished with integrated fridge, dishwasher, kitchen utensils, washing machine, dryer, three double/queen beds, couches, dining table and chairs, outdoor couch, outdoor dining setting, bbq, and gorgeous soft furnishings and decorations. It is a home you could bring your suitcase to, with everything else ready to make "Wonderland" your new home. We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own independent investigations and enquiries.
Agent: Andrew Blake - andrew@blakeproperty.com.au - 02 9973 4444
Agent: Zac Pearson - clientservices@blakeproperty.com.au - 02 9973 4444
Maryville, NSW 2293
Land Size: 240 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A big inner-city home that keeps life simple
Description: Finding this much room in the inner city is genuinely uncommon with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two living spaces gives you the freedom to spread out without inheriting a high-maintenance block. It's the kind of setup that lets you enjoy an inner-city lifestyle without sacrificing space, and the compact footprint and easy up-keep backyard keeps your weekends free for the things you love. Downstairs, two bedrooms pair with a spa bathroom, lounge, dining and electric-equipped kitchen. Head upstairs and a relaxed landing sitting area anchors three more bedrooms and a second bathroom with a shower. Whether you're a big household or an investor leaning toward a share house arrangement, the layout gives everyone their own corner while keeping the home feeling connected and comfortable. Stroll across the road for morning coffee and fresh bread from Uprising Bakery or pop into the refurbished Maryville Tavern for an easy dinner. The kids are sorted, too, with zoning for sought-after Tighes Hill Public School and its Opportunity Class. Hogue Park playground is around the corner, Islington Park a short stroll away. Jump on the Throsby path and walk or cycle all the way to Nobbys Beach via the Honeysuckle precinct. - Dual level home on low maintenance 240sqm north facing block - Polished timber floors throughout ground floor - Lounge room with brick fireplace, separate dining, electric-equipped kitchen - Two bedrooms and spa bathroom downstairs, three robed bedrooms and shower bathroom upstairs - Tenants on expired lease - Newcastle Interchange 1500m, Marketown 2.3km, Bar Beach 4.4km Outgoings: Water: *$961pa + usage Council: *$2,598pa * approximates only (We have obtained all information used in the preparation of this document from third party sources however, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or currency of this information. Prospective purchasers and their advisors are advised to carry out and rely on their own enquiries and investigations in relation to the information in this document and the property it concerns.)
Agent: Thomas Hook - thomas.hook@walkom.com.au - 02 4974 8900
Agent: Nicholas Scott - nicholas.scott@walkom.com.au - 02 4974 8900
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 391 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Charming Home Resting Alongside Throsby Creek
Description: Beautifully appointed and meticulously maintained this charming residence combines a harmonious blend of yesteryear charm with modern, contemporary living. Calmly placed alongside Throsby Creek and designed to absorb the peaceful, nature filled surrounds and plentiful birdlife this is a rare opportunity to secure a character filled home nestled within a unique enclave. From the moment you set foot onto this property you are welcomed by established gardens and a classic, undercover verandah that expands across the entire width of the home. There is a lot to love about this private location and certainly one of the many things the lucky new owners will enjoy is sitting on the front or back porches and taking in the peaceful, nature filled surrounds. Entering inside and you are immediately drawn to the high ceilings, timber fret work, led light windows and classic features that typify the caliber of homes built in this era. All three bedrooms are generous in size and feature floor to ceiling wardrobes, ceilings fans and reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning. Moving upstairs and further illustrating the clever design is the fact that there is a parents retreat master bedroom with walk in robe and spacious ensuite. The spacious, primary bedroom has been thoughtfully designed with plenty of windows and louvers that welcome inside an abundance of natural light and absorbs the leafy, nature filled surrounds. Stepping out into the back section of the home is where you will love the open plan, well balanced floorplan which boasts a seamless indoor to outdoor transition that many families are seeking. Resting alongside the living areas and surrounded by louvered windows to enhance the light airy feeling and create plenty of cross flow ventilation is the well appointed kitchen. Perfectly placed for families who love to entertain this custom built kitchen has everything a family desires such as quality stainless steel appliances, induction cook top, Caeserstone benchtops and an abundance of storage/cupboard space. Set on a prime 391sqm parcel of land with established low maintenance gardens this unique opportunity is conveniently located alongside the footbridge that leads you into the Maryville community. The lucky new owners of this residence will love being a short stroll directly across the bridge to Islington Park and Throsby creek cycle way, 500m from Praise Jo Cafe, 800m to Tafe, 1.5km to the delights and cosmopolitan lifestyle of Beaumont St, 2.9km to Newcastle Interchange or an easy 6km drive to Nobbys Beach and beautiful coastline. - Separately Zoned Ducted Air Conditioning throughout home - Skylight in living area with automatic shutting system - Polished timber flooring throughout living areas - Plenty of louvered windows throughout the home creating beautiful ventilation - Ample under house storage and additional space in garage - Land Size 391sqm, Water Rates 961.30 pa, Council Rates $3,250.91 pa Disclaimer: All information contained herein has been collected from property owners or third-party sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy, and all interested parties should rely on their own enquiries.
Agent: Simon Wall - simon@simonwallproperty.com
Agent: Amber Tanks - amber@simonwallproperty.com
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 125 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Tighes Hill's Most Affordable Freestanding Home
Description: A rare and exciting opportunity to secure an affordable freestanding cottage in one of Tighes Hill's most tightly held pockets. Brimming with charm and potential, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is perfect for first-home buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking value in a blue-chip inner-city suburb. Set on a quiet street and just moments from the natural beauty of Throsby Creek, the home offers classic cottage appeal with comfortable interiors and scope to personalise or enhance over time. Light-filled living spaces and well-proportioned bedrooms provide an easy, functional layout ideal for everyday living. Three well-sized bedrooms One bathroom Charming freestanding cottage with character details Comfortable, low-maintenance layout Three well-sized bedrooms One bathroom Charming freestanding cottage with character details Comfortable, low-maintenance layout Outstanding opportunity to add value Lifestyle & Location Enjoy a relaxed inner-city lifestyle with walking tracks, parklands, cafés, and transport all close by. Located minutes from Newcastle CBD, the Harbour, and popular dining precincts, this is a prime position combining convenience with community charm. An unbeatable entry point into the Tighes Hill market affordable, freestanding, and perfectly located. Disclaimer: While Lisa Macklin Property has taken all care preparing this advertisement and the information contained has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, Lisa Macklin Property does not represent, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or completeness of the information. Lisa Macklin Property accepts no liability for any loss or damage from reliance on this information.
Agent: Lisa Macklin - 4928.55370@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com - (02) 4956 3033
Agent: Jenny Robb - 4928.62235@leaddrop.rexsoftware.com
Tighes Hill, NSW 2297
Land Size: 505.9 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Period soul, modern comfort and a lush, private backyard in a neighbourly street
Description: Tucked into a quiet pocket of Tighes Hill, this north-facing weatherboard and tile home get the balance just right, where character, space, and lifestyle all line up. Original features bring soul and warmth, while a modern rear extension and generous deck shift the focus firmly to relaxed, everyday living. The real hero, though, is the backyard. Thoughtfully created as a tropical escape, it feels worlds away from the city. Towering bamboo, flowering frangipani, and lush palms wrap the space in privacy, with native birds dropping in like regular guests. It's green, calming, and quietly special. Inside, timber floors, picture rails, and tall ornate ceilings set a welcoming tone across three robed bedrooms, including one with an adjoining sunroom that works beautifully as a home office. The open plan living and dining zone centres around a gas-equipped kitchen and flows straight out through sliding doors to a covered deck of more than 29sqm, made for long lunches, evening drinks, and soaking up the lush green outlook. Set on a 505.9sqm block with a garden shed and off-street parking, this is inner-city living with a little bit of magic out back. This is a community-minded neighbourhood where a friendly wave turns into a chat, and local spots feel like extensions of home. Start your morning with a coffee at nearby Praise Joe or breakfast at Equium Social. Skip the school traffic with Tighes Hill Public only 450m away. Stretch out at Islington Park with the dog and kids or hit the Throsby path for a scenic walk or ride that winds past the harbour through Honeysuckle and all the way to Nobbys. - 505.9sqm north facing block with secure gated off-street parking - Spacious open plan living with a/c and gas heating - U-shaped kitchen, 5-burner gas cooktop, under bench oven, dishwasher - All three bedrooms with built-in robes, fans and plantation shutters, main with a/c - Modern bathroom with corner shower, laundry has additional w/c for convenience - Large, covered deck overlooks lush tropical inspired backyard with shed - Newcastle Interchange 2.7km, Marketown - 3.5km, Honeysuckle - 3.7km Bar Beach 5.5km
Agent: Julie Lobko - julie@robinsonre.com.au - 02 49027243
Islington, NSW 2296
Land Size: 226 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: SOLD ABOVE PRICE EXPECTATIONS!
Description: Are you selling or renting a property? Don't miss this current active market! Buyers still looking, another property wanted urgently! CONTACT BILL QUIRK 0402 957 055 Email: billquirk@bqnre.com.au
Agent: Bill Quirk - billquirk@bqnre.com.au - 02 4961 5566
Hamilton, NSW 2303
Land Size: 202 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: A character cottage with untapped potential in a walk-everywhere pocket of Hamilton
Description: Set just 550 metres from Beaumont Street's vibrant dining and café scene, this double-fronted weatherboard cottage offers a rare opportunity to craft your dream inner-city home. Its charming façade, high ceilings, and traditional proportions set the stage for a thoughtful renovation that celebrates its history while embracing modern living. Inside, the home unfolds with generous, light-filled rooms, two large bedrooms at the front and a third at the rear offering flexibility for family, guests or workspace. A separate living and dining zone provides an easy flow through to the compact kitchen, with scope to open and reimagine the layout. Outdoors, the sunny rear yard invites transformation into a leafy, private escape, a quiet contrast to the lively energy of nearby Beaumont Street. Positioned just 200 metres from Gregson Park, 750 metres from Hamilton Station, and a short 4.2km ride to Bar Beach, this address connects you effortlessly with the best of city and coastal living. Highlights - Double-fronted cottage with classic street appeal - High ceilings and character details throughout - Front verandah and traditional façade - Two spacious front bedrooms plus a third at the rear - Light-filled living room and separate dining area - Compact kitchen with renovation potential - Sunny backyard - Walk to Beaumont Street, parks, and transport - Potential rent - $660 - $700pw - Hamilton Public School - 500m - Newcastle High School - 2km * Digital Property Styling Used
Agent: Ryan Gifford - ryan@shorepn.com.au - 0468495222
Islington, NSW 2296
Land Size: 223 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Spacious modern home pairs low maintenance ease with inner city convenience
Description: This modern corner block home lines up the lifestyle most urban families want offering loads of space, barely any upkeep, and inner-city convenience that frees up your weekends. Inside, everything feels streamlined and effortless. Ducted a/c, open plan living, a fabulous island kitchen with walk-in pantry and quality gas range, plus sliding doors to a private travertine terrace that's all about relaxed entertaining with zero yard work. The rare internally accessed double garage seals the deal on daily ease. Four bedrooms give you real life options too. The upstairs main with ensuite and balcony works beautifully as a private retreat, but if stairs ever become a consideration, the ground-floor bedroom with ensuite lets you future-proof without compromise. Add two more bedrooms and an extra living room upstairs (or a fifth bedroom for larger families), supported by three bathrooms in total, and the home adapts to every stage. The lifestyle here is hard to beat. Islington Park is 200m away, Beaumont Street and Hamilton Station sit just over 500m from home, and the nearby Throsby track lets you pedal straight to Nobbys via Honeysuckle. Coffee at Slingtown or Mr Biggs, lunch or dinner on Beaumont, thrift shopping on Maitland Road, trains into town or Sydney. You've got green space on one side, and the city and beaches just up the road, and the perfect low-maintenance home base sitting right in between. -Modern dual storey home with double garage, corner of Redman Street -Flexible floorplan with two separate living areas, four bedrooms including one with ensuite on ground floor -Ducted Vacuum -Security system -Island kitchen, large gas range, walk-in pantry, dishwasher -Large main bedroom upstairs with walk-in robe, ensuite and balcony -Ducted a/c and ceiling fans, 12 rooftop solar panels -Travertine paved alfresco entertaining area -500m to the foot of Beaumont Street, Islington shops/vintage stores, Hamilton Station -Just 400m to Islington Public School, six minute drive to Marketown -Jump on the nearby bike path at Islington Park and ride the harbour foreshore through Honeysuckle to Nobbys Beach * This information, including but not limited to photographs (which may show boundaries), copywriting, floorplans, and site plans, has been prepared solely for the purpose of marketing this property. While all care has been taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. We strongly recommend that all interested parties make their own enquiries and seek independent advice, including speaking with their conveyancer regarding boundaries and, where appropriate, obtaining a surveyor's report, to verify the information provided.
Agent: Joel Soldado - joels@harcourts.com.au - 0240381444
Agent: Adam Pearce - adam.pearce@harcourts.com.au - 02 4038 1444
Islington, NSW 2296
Property Type: Townhouse
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Premium Parkfront Townhouse Architectural Design, Elevated Outlook & Village Convenience
Description: Overlooking the green expanse of Wickham Park, this front-positioned townhouse delivers a rare combination of architectural quality, generous proportions and effortless inner-city living. As the premium residence in the Albert Park collection, it enjoys superior light, privacy and leafy outlooks that set it apart from typical terrace-style homes. Crafted across three thoughtfully designed levels, the home offers sophisticated yet easy-care living. The middle level is an entertainer's haven with a spacious kitchen, stone island bench and seamless flow to a wraparound balcony capturing treetop vistas and city glimmers. It's the perfect space to gather, unwind or host long lunches in the sunshine. Upstairs, two beautifully appointed bedroom suites feel like boutique accommodation; each with an ensuite and peaceful village views. The ground floor adds flexibility with a third bedroom and bathroom, ideal for visiting guests, a teen retreat or a dedicated work-from-home studio. A private courtyard garden and secure garage with excellent storage complete the picture of comfort and convenience. Premium front townhouse in boutique development of eight Elevated wraparound balcony with leafy park and city outlooks Designer kitchen with stone benchtops, gas cooking & abundant storage Light-filled open-plan living with timber floors and seamless indooroutdoor flow Two private upper-level suites, each with ensuite & mirrored robes Ground-floor bedroom with adjacent bathroom & courtyard access Ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans & upgraded finishes throughout Secure garage with ample space for bikes, tools or a workbench Low-maintenance courtyard garden ideal for pets or morning coffee A Location That Defines Lifestyle: Live moments from Beaumont Street cafés, artisan bakeries, boutique breweries, Hamilton Station and the Newcastle Interchange. With Wickham Park and Hawkins Oval directly opposite and beaches, harbourside paths and Newcastle's cultural precinct all within 10 minutes, this address offers the best of connected, village-style living. Water Rates ~$153 pq, Council Rates ~$460 pq, Strata Admin ~$665 pq, Capital Works ~$195 pq Disclaimer: We have obtained all information in this document from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
Agent: Amelia Moss - amelia@greenstreet.com.au - 02 4926 1188
Agent: Peter Aloupis - peter@greenstreet.com.au - 02 4926 1188















