Junction Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,547
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Junction Hill.
The postcode for Junction Hill is 2460 (NSW).
Junction Hill (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Junction Hill has roughly 1,547 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Junction Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Junction Hill's population at 1,547, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,547
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
1,547
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
73
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Junction Hill.
Local schools for Junction Hill
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Government School Catchment
Westlawn Public School
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Junction Hill.
- What is the Junction Hill postcode?
- Junction Hill is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Junction Hill?
- Junction Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Junction Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Junction Hill?
- There are 12 schools serving Junction Hill on this page, including Westlawn Public School, St Mary's Primary School, Grafton High School.
- How walkable is Junction Hill?
- Junction Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Junction Hill?
- Junction Hill is close to Crowther Island, Carrs Creek, Koolkhan, Carrs Peninsular, Trenayr.
- What is the population of Junction Hill?
- The population of Junction Hill is approximately 1,547 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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