Suburb comparison
Newcastle West vs The Junction: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Newcastle West is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; The Junction has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Newcastle
Newcastle West
2302
Newcastle
The Junction
2291
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Newcastle West | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Newcastle West leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0%▲ | 48.7% |
FAMILYFamily The Junction leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 9/10 | 10/10▲ |
| Schools in postcode | 0 | 4▲ |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $700/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newcastle West leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | C-(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 88▲ | 16 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Newcastle West if...
- Newcastle West leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose The Junction if...
- The Junction leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Newcastle West or The Junction more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Newcastle West or The Junction?
- Median weekly rent is $700/wk in Newcastle West and $750/wk in The Junction, making Newcastle West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Newcastle West 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 West vs The Junction?
- Newcastle West has 0 schools in the postcode, and The Junction has 4. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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