The Junction
NSW 2291 · Newcastle
994 (2021) → 1,026 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Junction is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2291, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.23M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is right by the coast. The Junction has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.31%), USA (1.41%), India (1.21%), Sri Lanka (1.01%), New Zealand (0.91%)
Top languages: Macedon (0.91%), Italian (0.7%), Gujarati (0.6%), Khmer (0.6%), Polish (0.6%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1144
- The Junction Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1117
Nearby (within 10km)
- Newcastle Grammar Park School CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.4km
- Newcastle High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1032
- Hamilton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1130
- Alesco Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 950
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1074
- Holy Family Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1145
- Merewether Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 977
- Newcastle East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1114
- Newcastle Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1172
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1101
- Merewether Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1125
- Newcastle Grammar Bolton Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Junction
Is The Junction safe?
The Junction has a residential safety score of 5/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 23,038 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Junction?
In The Junction, the median house price is $2.23M and the median unit price is $757K. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is The Junction from Sydney CBD?
The Junction is about 116.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in The Junction?
The Junction has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1131 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Junction?
The Junction has a transport score of 76/100 and 16 bus stops.