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The Junction, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

The Junction is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,032 Population 4/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$32,718 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,718 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$264,800 home value, $1,324/mo rent

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About The Junction

The Junction is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) southwest of Newcastle's central business district. It was originally part of Merewether, which is reflected in the names of some of the suburb's establishments, but was gazetted as a suburb on 17 May 1991.

People

Population1,032
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,718
Per Capita$32,718
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,324
Ownership67.4%
Housing Units413

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,032
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-32.9382°, 151.7591°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,718
Median Age43.0 years

About The Junction

The Junction is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

The Junction has a population of 1,032 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,032
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
267.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

The Junction vs Australia Average

The median household income in The Junction is $32,718, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,718 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $629, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: The Junction vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,718
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,718
Avg Weekly Wage$629

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in The Junction is $264,800, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,324 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 67.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 413 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,800
6% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,324
14% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.4%
Owner-Occupied67.4%
Renter-Occupied32.6%
Housing Units413

Property Tax

Climate in The Junction

The Junction has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 61.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 114.0
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 116.3
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 99.1
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 116.4
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 138.6
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 71.8
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 52.8
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 61.0
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 78.3
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 70.7
The Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9382°N, 151.7591°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 50 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 71 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 114 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 116 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 119 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 110 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 149 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 126 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 58 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 57 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 100 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 106 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 72 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 105 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

The Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in The Junction

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newcastle Grammar School Park campus - - - -
Newcastle High School - - - -
The Junction Public School - - - -
Hamilton South Public School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near The Junction

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in The Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in The Junction

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in The Junction

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in The Junction

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A Taste Of Asia
Hahesha
Lime
Lotus Corner
Talulah

Cafes in The Junction

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Goodfriends

Gas Stations in The Junction

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #950665474

Banks in The Junction

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
Greater Building Society
NAB
Newcastle Permanent
Westpac

Shopping Malls in The Junction

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Junction Fair

Breweries in The Junction

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in The Junction

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near The Junction

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in The Junction

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Merewether Post Office
The Junction Post Office

Treatment Centers in The Junction

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in The Junction

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Augustine's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Junction

What is the population of The Junction?

The Junction has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is The Junction expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,718, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,800 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in The Junction?

The Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in The Junction?

The Junction has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $629. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in The Junction?

The median home value in The Junction is $264,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,324. The homeownership rate is 67.4%.

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Bar Beach 1,166 pop · 0.4 mi Cooks Hill 3,461 pop · 0.8 mi Merewether 10,557 pop · 1.1 mi The Hill 1,847 pop · 1.2 mi Hamilton 4,187 pop · 1.3 mi Wickham 1,076 pop · 1.3 mi Newcastle 508,437 pop · 1.4 mi Merewether Heights 1,377 pop · 1.5 mi Carrington 1,872 pop · 1.6 mi Islington 1,817 pop · 1.8 mi Newcastle East 1,020 pop · 1.8 mi Maryville 1,409 pop · 1.9 mi Adamstown 5,904 pop · 2.0 mi Broadmeadow 1,563 pop · 2.0 mi
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