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The Junction
The Junction at a glance
Median house
$1,885,000
+61.1% year on year
Median unit
$396,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
994
Median age 43
About
Welcome to The Junction.
The Junction is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,885,000
+61.1% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,885,000
+61.1% annual growth
$396,000
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
994
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.19%
Based on $1,885,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.17%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+61.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +61.1%/yr
2021
$174K
5-year change
+985%
2026
$1.9M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
994
Median age
43
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
229
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.
60
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Junction.
Local schools for The Junction
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Junction Public School
Hamilton South Public School
Newcastle High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Junction.
- What is the median house price in The Junction?
- The median house price in The Junction, NSW 2291 is $1,885,000. The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +61.1%.
- What is the The Junction postcode?
- The Junction is in the 2291 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in The Junction?
- There are 20 schools serving The Junction on this page, including The Junction Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Hamilton South Public School.
- How walkable is The Junction?
- The Junction has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near The Junction?
- The Junction is close to Merewether, Bar Beach, Cooks Hill, Hamilton South, Newcastle West.
- What is the population of The Junction?
- The Junction has approximately 994 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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