Newcastle West vs The Junction
The verdict
Newcastle West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.80M versus $2.06M in The Junction. Newcastle West rates higher for transport (98 vs 76). Newcastle West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (201 vs 249 min).
Scores
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 84 |
| Transport | 98 | 76 |
| Education | 71 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,453 | 994 |
| Median age | 42 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,639 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.0% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 71.6% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Newcastle West High Growth · The Junction Stable
Property
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.80M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $854K | $1.02M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 619 | 2,314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 826 | 604 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,239 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 53,476 | 21,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,128 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newcastle West · The Junction
Transport
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 460 m | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 7 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.0 km | 116.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 800 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Newcastle West | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,453 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,655 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,459 | 1,073 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.31% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newcastle West or The Junction?
Newcastle West and The Junction have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Newcastle West or The Junction?
Newcastle West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.80M versus $2.06M.
Which has better schools, Newcastle West or The Junction?
The Junction has a higher average school ICSEA (Newcastle West 1052 vs The Junction 1128; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newcastle West or The Junction?
Newcastle West has the higher transport score (Newcastle West 98/100 vs The Junction 76/100).
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