The Junction at a glance
Walk score
60
Somewhat walkable
Population
994
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about The Junction.
The postcode for The Junction is 2291 (NSW).
The Junction (2291) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
The Junction has roughly 994 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
The Junction scores 60/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Junction's population at 994, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
994
Median age
43
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
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)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
994
Median age: 43
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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
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Government School Catchment
The Junction Public School
Hamilton South Public School
Newcastle High School
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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 The Junction postcode?
- The Junction is in the 2291 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is The Junction?
- The Junction is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2291, 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 population of The Junction is approximately 994 (2021 Census). 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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