Suburb comparison
Newcastle vs The Junction: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Newcastle is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; The Junction has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Newcastle
Newcastle
2300
Newcastle
The Junction
2291
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Newcastle | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.8%▲ | 48.7% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 1 | 4▲ |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $650/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newcastle leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 85▲ | 16 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Newcastle if...
- Newcastle leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Family.
Choose The Junction if...
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family.
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Common questions
- Is Newcastle or The Junction more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Newcastle or The Junction?
- Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Newcastle and $750/wk in The Junction, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.
- Is Newcastle or The Junction at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Newcastle vs The Junction?
- Newcastle has 1 school in the postcode, and The Junction has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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