Median house price
$570k
+8.4% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Junction Hill, 2460
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,614
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,340/wk
Employment rate
47.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$570,000
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Bengali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Clarence Valley Council, Junction Hill keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer safety, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though housing affordability and growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Junction Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$486/wk
Houses $530 · Units $450
Population (ERP)
1,614
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#154
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
81st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3789th in Australia
- State rank
- 1155th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #154 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #353 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $530
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $486
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 170
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $570,000
- Median price change
- +8.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,614(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 53th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +2.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- +44
- Growth rank in NSW
- 53th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,340
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 19 of 627
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,528
- Employment rate
- 47.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 571 / 23 / 7 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 181
- Against the person
- 43
- Against property
- 73
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.8%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order298
- Breach Bail Conditions527
- Domestic Violence Related Assault274
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment387
- Malicious Damage To Property339
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- Angus Dr At Malah Rd
- Casino Rd After Capricorn Cres
- Casino Rd At Acacia St
- Ogilvie St After Pine St
- Pine St After Summerland Way
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 22 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.65
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.59
Food & drink(1)
- Blue Goose Hotel MotelPub
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Lake EdgecombePark
- Lake view heightsPark
- Park (2)
- Sports field
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(7)
- Parking Space (2)
- CaltexPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Shelter
- TelstraTelephone
- Junction Hill Criterium TrackTrack
- Pine Street Athletic FieldTrack
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lake EdgecombePark
- Lake view heightsPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Grafton Base Hospital (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 75
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 46.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation29 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 CRONIN AVENUE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure126 TRENAYR ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 ANGUS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool9 CRONIN AVENUE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 GREENFIELDS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 RIVERTOP CRESCENT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)19 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure44 CARRS PENINSULA ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support30 CARRS PENINSULA ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development5 EGRET COURT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development3 EGRET COURT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 SHADYBOWER DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport14 EDGECOMBE AVENUE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 BARNIER AVENUE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)31 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 GREENFIELDS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development42 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like18 ATTWATER CLOSE JUNCTION HILL 2460Withdrawn
October 2025
- Subdivision21 NAIRN TERRACE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 EGRET COURT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 THOROLD WAY JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 COVAL DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool8 GREENFIELDS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 RIVERTOP CRESCENT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 LAKE EDGECOMBE CLOSE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 GREENFIELDS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 EGRET COURT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)6 COVAL DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 CARRS PENINSULA ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool11 TOLGA PLACE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 MOSSBERRY AVENUE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers8 CROWTHER DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 DOBELL COURT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport9 RIVERTOP CRESCENT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 ATTWATER CLOSE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 CROWTHER DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like27 CAPRICORN CRESCENT JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah37 CASINO ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 CARRS PENINSULA ROAD JUNCTION HILL 2460Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.0 km away).
Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%
10.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Grafton NorthLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- GraftonLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- Grafton CentralLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)5.0 km away
- Grafton EastLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- South Grafton CentralLabor 30.6% · Coalition 69.4% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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