The Junction, NSW 2291
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2291
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Median house price
$2,105,000
+12.7% over the past year.
Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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The Junction at a glance
- Median unit
- $396,000
- Weekly rent
- $915
- Houses · units $638
- Population
- 994
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2291), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in The Junction
Houses change hands at $2,105,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (14 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $396,000, roughly 81% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+12.7%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +12.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $421,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2291)
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What to know about The Junction
The Junction (2291) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $2,105,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +12.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,190 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 60/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 66%
- Renter occupied
- 32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.26% (median rent $915/wk against a $2,105,000 price tag). Units yield 8.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +12.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.26%
- On the $2,105,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.38%
- On the $396,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +12.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
83 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,190 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about The Junction
- What is the median house price in The Junction?
- The median house price in The Junction, NSW 2291 is $2,105,000 (median of 14 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +12.7%.
- How much is my house worth in The Junction?
- A useful starting point is the The Junction median house price of $2,105,000 (units $396,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is The Junction a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in The Junction is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $915 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2291), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,105,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 12.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether The Junction is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2291.
- What is the average rent in The Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $915, for units it's $638.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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