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The Junction NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Junction, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Junction NSW is 994 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Junction is $968 per week ($50,336 per year). Median rent in The Junction is $470 per week ($2,037 per month). The Junction has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. The Junction has a population density of 2712.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in The Junction is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Junction is $2,383.
There were 41 recorded offences in The Junction in 2025-26, a rate of 41 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).
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The Junction Population
The Junction Median Income & Rent
The Junction Demographics
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The Junction Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Junction Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Junction Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Junction Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Junction Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Junction Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Junction Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Junction Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Junction Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Junction Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Junction Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Junction Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Junction Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Junction Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Junction School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Junction Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Junction Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Junction Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Junction How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Junction Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Junction Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Junction Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Junction Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Junction Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Junction Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Junction Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Junction Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Junction Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Junction Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Junction When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Junction Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Junction Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Junction Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Junction Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Junction Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 41 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Junction
What is the population of The Junction NSW?
The population of The Junction NSW is 994 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2712.9 people per km².The Junction is ranked #3,992 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Junction?
The median personal income in The Junction NSW is $968 per week, or $50,336 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,410 per week.The Junction is ranked #1,455 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Junction?
Median rent in The Junction NSW is $470 per week ($2,037 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Junction ranks #852 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Junction?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Junction NSW is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Junction?
The median age in The Junction NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Junction a good suburb to live in?
The Junction is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 994.The median income is $968/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13843. All dollar figures in AUD.