NSW · 2291

The Junction

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for The Junction, NSW 2291.

The Junction, NSW 2291

About The Junction

Welcome to The Junction

The Junction is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) southwest of Newcastle's central business district. It was originally part of Merewether, which is reflected in the names of some of the suburb's establishments, but was gazetted as a suburb on 17 May 1991.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for The Junction, NSW 2291.

Population

994

residents (2021)

Median age

43

years

Household income

$1,916

median, per week

Median rent

$470

per week

Median mortgage

$2,383

per month

Mortgage / income

29%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in The Junction

$1.35m

19 Glebe Road

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

The Junction suburb FAQ

How much is rent in The Junction?

The median weekly rent in The Junction is around $800 per week.

Is The Junction a good place to live?

The Junction is a small, inner city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 2.8 km (1.7 mi) southwest of Newcastle's central business district. The Junction is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 994.

What is the population of The Junction?

The Junction has a population of 994 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.

What suburbs are near The Junction?

Suburbs near The Junction include Bar Beach, Hamilton East, Newcastle West, Cooks Hill and Hamilton South.

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Properties in The Junction

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$2.15m
house

Stylish Coastal Living in the Heart of The Junction

17 Farquhar Street, The Junction NSW 2291
431506 m²
Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie3 months ago
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$2.2m–$2.4m
house

Light-Filled Living with a Private Pool Retreat, Just 1400m to Bar Beach

35 Ravenshaw Street, The Junction NSW 2291
432272 m²
Salt Property Newcastle2 months ago
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$2.39m–$2.49m
house

Dual Level Family Entertainer with Beach and Café Lifestyle on Tap

7 Kemp Street, The Junction NSW 2291
433353 m²
Dalton Partners1 month ago
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$1.7m–$1.8m
house

Classic bones, contemporary updates and a lifestyle that's hard to beat

98 Bar Beach Avenue, The Junction NSW 2291
31211 m²
Salt Property Newcastle3 months ago
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A classic home with designer attitude in the heart of The Junction precinct

7 Brien Street, The Junction NSW 2291
322241 m²
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter3 months ago
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house
StMate est. ~$2.71m

Sculptural Architecture Meets Effortless Coastal Living & Entertaining

191 Bruce Street, The Junction NSW 2291
442462 m²
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter1 month ago
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$4.9m–$5.35m
house

Curated Luxury in a Blue-Chip Beachside Pocket

70 Bar Beach Avenue, The Junction NSW 2291
432354 m²
Salt Property Newcastle1 month ago
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By Negotiation
house
StMate est. ~$1.93m

Pre Market | One of the Last Chances to Build Your Dream on Bar Beach Avenue

72 Bar Beach Avenue, The Junction NSW 2291
311304 m²
Property Now1 month ago
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StMate est. ~$2.22m

1/39 Kemp Street, The Junction NSW 2291
42204 m²
The Junction real estate agencies1 month ago
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For Sale
$3.95m
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Private Family Oasis with Impressive Scale and Luxe Renovation, 600m to Beach

12 Glebe Road, The Junction NSW 2291
532617 m²
First National Newcastle City3 months ago
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$1.43m
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Rare Vacant Land Opportunity in the Heart of The Junction

15 Farquhar Street, The Junction NSW 2291
253 m²
Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie2 months ago
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StMate est. ~$2m

Renovate or Rebuild just 600m from the surf at Bar Beach

3 Glebe Road, The Junction NSW 2291
312632 m²
Robinson Property1 month ago
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