Considering The Junction? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is The Junction a good suburb to buy in 2026?
The Junction (2291) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
The Junction suits established households on solid incomes. The median household income of $1,916 per week and a SEIFA decile of 9 out of 10 signal a comfortable, settled demographic. Owner-occupancy sits at 66 percent, and the median age of 43 suggests families and older couples rather than first-time buyers. The four primary schools carry a mean ICSEA of 1083, which is well above the national average, and 13 of 16 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
Nearly half the postcode, 48.7 percent, is classified as bushfire-prone land. That is not a footnote risk. Walkability scores in the 15th percentile, and within 1.6 kilometres there are no cafes and no medical services, so if you rely on walking to daily amenities you will be disappointed. The composite Stickybeak grade is C- with both the safety and financial sub-grades rated insufficient. First home buyers should note those insufficient ratings before stretching their budget here.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you inspect, given that 48.7 percent of the postcode is bushfire-prone. Check insurance availability and premiums before exchanging contracts. - Request a Section 10.7 planning certificate to understand any additional overlays, including flood or biodiversity constraints, that the data block does not separately itemise. - Verify what the "insufficient" financial grade reflects, including whether the suburb falls outside First Home Buyer scheme price caps for Newcastle.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in The Junction?
BOCSAR · THE JUNCTION 2291
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K23,03812 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+187%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Newcastle
Within LGA: Newcastle
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT82%130 reports
ASSAULT11%17 reports
DISORDERLY CONDUCT8%12 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED18%
NON-DOMESTIC82%
Across 17 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$600per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2291
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2291. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Newcastle
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Newcastle postcodes, or explore the full Newcastle suburb index.
The Junction is the primary suburb with postcode 2291 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — The Junction is the main locality.
Which local government area is The Junction in?
The Junction (2291) is located in the Newcastle local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for The Junction?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for The Junction (2291) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is The Junction flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in The Junction. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near The Junction?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for The Junction (2291), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is The Junction (2291) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in The Junction (2291). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is The Junction changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for The Junction (2291) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
