NSW Property Intelligence
The JunctionNSW 2291
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. The Junction is home to ~994 residents (median age 43), with 32% of households renting.
Rent in The Junction
The median house rent in The Junction is $900/week (232 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (222 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2291, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $495/wk | $480/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $620/wk |
| 3 | $900/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1250/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of The Junction fall in the intake zones of The Junction Public School, Newcastle High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- The Junction Public School#190 of 2159 in NSW
- Newcastle High School#672 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
The Junction has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Imagine Early Learning & Childcare - The Junction, Tillys Play and Education Centre - The Junction.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Junction Fair Shopping Centre, Marketown Shopping Centre, Marketown Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for The Junction (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 14 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 16 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | Upward |
Development activity
26 development applications were lodged in The Junction over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
The Junction — quick answers
What is the median rent in The Junction?
Houses in The Junction (postcode 2291) have a median asking rent of $900/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for The Junction?
The Junction addresses can be zoned for The Junction Public School, Newcastle High School. The Junction Public School ranks in roughly the top 9% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in The Junction?
The Junction has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in The Junction?
26 development applications were lodged in The Junction in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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