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Crash safety in The Junction (2291)

The Junction (2291) sits within the Newcastle local government area. Whether a suburb has a higher or lower crash rate than its neighbours is partly a function of traffic volume (high-volume arterial roads generate more crashes) and partly a function of road design and speed environment. The data below gives you the raw numbers and a relative-risk rating compared to similar Sydney suburbs.

For families with young children, the location and design of school zones in The Junction is particularly relevant. NSW has a 40 km/h school zone speed limit during drop-off and pick-up hours, and school zones are among the highest-crash locations in suburban areas. Check the location of the nearest primary school catchment zone relative to your potential address to understand your family's daily exposure.

Crash safety in nearby suburbs

Newcastle 2300Newcastle West 2302Hamilton 2303Merewether 2291Adamstown 2289Mayfield 2304

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