NSW · Junee Council

Junee, 2663

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Desirability score

57.2/100
Good

Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Dog friendly
  • High desirability
What Junee is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Dog friendly, High desirability

Suburb profile

As a regional hub in Junee, Junee combines local convenience with the appeal of a mid-sized suburb that feels genuinely its own. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
5,066
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$1,354
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
172 of 1,778
Median monthly mortgage
$1,251
Employment rate
42.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
177 / 31 / 64

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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

Houses (January to March 2026)
$420
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
32

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
289
Against the person
91
Against property
97
Rate per 1,000 residents
57
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 56 residents
State safety percentile
34.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-7.4%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order26
  • Breach Bail Conditions26
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault27
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment30
  • Malicious Damage To Property38

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW 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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
918.5
  • Junee High SchoolSecondary
  • Junee North Public SchoolPrimary
  • Junee Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

292 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Boundary St Opp Cross St
  • Duke St At Marquis St
  • Duke St At Regent St
  • Junee Station
  • Prince St At King St

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)

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Check signage. Exercise caution. Use diversions. Traffic controllers on site during working hours.Full 24-hour road closure.All traffic diverted via signed detours.Motorists should allow up to <strong>10 minutes of additional travel time</strong>.Railway Lane and Railway Parade down to Thomas Street is Local Access OnlyEdgar Street to George Street and George Street to Ducker Street are Local Access OnlyHeavy vehicles must travel via Broadway Street only, Seignior Street not suitable for Heavy Vehicles.<strong>No Heavy vehicle access on Joffre St and Anzac Pd</strong>Detour via Goldfields Way <strong>→</strong> Old Junee Rd <strong>→</strong> Lord St <strong>→</strong> BroadwayEdgar Street, Hill St26 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Check signage. Use diversions. Exercise caution. Traffic controllers on site during working hours.Full 24-hour road closure.All traffic diverted via signed detours.Motorists should allow up to <strong>10 minutes of additional travel time</strong>.Railway Lane and Railway Parade down to Thomas Street is Local Access OnlyEdgar Street to George Street and George Street to Ducker Street are Local Access OnlyHeavy vehicles must travel via Broadway Street only, Seignior Street not suitable for Heavy Vehicles.<strong>No Heavy vehicle access on Joffre St and Anzac Pd</strong>Detour via Goldfields Way <strong>→</strong> Old Junee Rd <strong>→</strong> Lord St <strong>→</strong> BroadwayKemp Street, Seignior Street26 Aug 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

317 planning-related records

2026· 28 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry
    2882 BYRNES ROAD JUNEE 2663On Exhibition
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 2 VAUGHAN STREET JUNEE 2663On Exhibition
  • Subdivision
    BROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    80 MAIN STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    92 HILL STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    38 JOHN POTTS DRIVE JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 SMYTHE ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    21 CHURCH STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    18 HAMMOND STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    36 DUKE STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    38 DUKE STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    39 SEIGNIOR STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    13 WALSTER STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    57 JOFFRE STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    73 PITT STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 LOUGHAN ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
  • February 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    16 EARL STREET JUNEE 2663Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    19 FLORENCE STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    10 Belmore St Junee NSW 2663Determined
  • Warehouse or distribution centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry
    BROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    15 TATHRA DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    39 LOUGHAN ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    4 GWYNNE PLACE JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 HART STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    37 CROWN STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mortuary
    12 BELMORE STREET JUNEE 2663Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    10 BEACH STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport
    20 HART STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
2025· 12 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry
    2882 BYRNES ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    57 CEDRIC STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision
    74 BOUNDARY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    88 MAIN STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Subdivision
    1 DALLEY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health consulting room; Medical centre; Health services facility; Community health service facility; Health Infrastructure; Infrastructure
    100 BROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Subdivision
    14 JOHN POTTS DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre
    41 LORD STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Subdivision
    13 ANZAC AVENUE JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 RIDGE STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
  • Subdivision
    70 KINVARA DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
  • September 2025

  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 PIKE PLACE JUNEE 2663Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

94 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • atmxATM
  • Red Cow HotelBar

    7 Junction Street

  • The Junee HotelBar

    17 Seignior Street

  • Bbq
  • Bench (2)
  • 11 Loughan RdBus stop
  • Anzac Av at Joffre StBus stop
  • Athenium Theatre, Broadway StBus stop
  • Bolton St at Waratah StBus stop
  • Boundary St at Cedric StBus stop

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 amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

11 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Ben Martin ParkPark
  • Bernie Fraser ParkPark
  • Broadway GardensPark
  • Broadway ParkPark
  • Endeavour ParkPark
  • Hunter Street ParkPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • Peel Street ParkPark
  • Rocky Hill ReserveNature reserve
  • Rotary ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Junee Medical Centrehospital
  • Junee Multi-Purpose ServiceBroadwayhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Heritage

4 state heritage places

  • Jadda Centre (former Athenium Theatre)The Broadway, JuneeSHR
  • Junee Post Office119 Lorne Street JuneeSHR
  • Junee Railway Station movable relicsMain Southern railway, JuneeSHR
  • Junee Railway Station, yard, locomotive depotMain Southern railway, JuneeSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Junee Kidskindergarten
  • Junee Preschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
12

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 featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
57.2/100 — Good
State standing
Top 18% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1135th in Australia
State rank
367th in NSW
Peer rank
#30 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#60 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Hanlonamenitiesvending_machine
  • Junee Veterinary Clinicamenitiesveterinary
  • Vacantamenitiesvacant
  • Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital - Junee Veterinary ServicesamenitiesBroadway, Juneeveterinary
  • 11 Loughan Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Annie's Placeamenitiescharity
  • Anzac Av at Joffre Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Athenium Theatre, Broadway Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Bbqamenitiesbbq

Data sources & freshness

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