NSW · Junee Council
Junee, 2663
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Desirability score
- 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 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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 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
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
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 & closures — State 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 industry2882 BYRNES ROAD JUNEE 2663On Exhibition
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 2 VAUGHAN STREET JUNEE 2663On Exhibition
- SubdivisionBROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure80 MAIN STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport92 HILL STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 JOHN POTTS DRIVE JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 SMYTHE ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21 CHURCH STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home18 HAMMOND STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation36 DUKE STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation38 DUKE STREET JUNEE 2663Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision39 SEIGNIOR STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 WALSTER STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure57 JOFFRE STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure73 PITT STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 LOUGHAN ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
February 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 EARL STREET JUNEE 2663Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 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 industryBROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 TATHRA DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 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 structure1 HART STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home37 CROWN STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Mortuary12 BELMORE STREET JUNEE 2663Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 BEACH STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport20 HART STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Livestock processing industry2882 BYRNES ROAD JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 CEDRIC STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision74 BOUNDARY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation88 MAIN STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Subdivision1 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; Infrastructure100 BROADWAY STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Subdivision14 JOHN POTTS DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Function centre41 LORD STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Subdivision13 ANZAC AVENUE JUNEE 2663Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 RIDGE STREET JUNEE 2663Determined
- Subdivision70 KINVARA DRIVE JUNEE 2663Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 PIKE PLACE JUNEE 2663Determined
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
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 amenities — OpenStreetMap 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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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 register — State 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 services — OpenStreetMap · 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 overlays — State 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 features — OpenStreetMap 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 index — Suburb 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
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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