NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Junction Hill, 2460
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Updated
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Clarence Valley, Junction Hill keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- 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)
- 38 / 23 / 7
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 218
- Against the person
- 52
- Against property
- 88
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 140.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
114 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 ANGUS DRIVE JUNCTION HILL 2460Under Assessment
- 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Angus Dr at Malah RdBus stop
- Casino Rd after Capricorn CresBus stop
- Casino Rd at Acacia StBus stop
- CaltexPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Blue Goose Hotel MotelPub
- Shelter
- Sports field
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 41.8/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3165th in Australia
- State rank
- 1005th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #113 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #296 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Angus Dr at Malah Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Blue Goose Hotel Motelamenitiespub
- Caltexamenitiesfuel
- Casino Rd after Capricorn Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Casino Rd at Acacia Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Shelteramenitiesshelter
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Telstraamenitiestelephone
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime298
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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