Junction Hill, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Junction Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 1,547 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,340 /week
- Median personal income
- $668 /week
- Median family income
- $1,489 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,528
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Westlawn Public School
- Grafton High School
- Grafton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Summerland Way Before Capricorn Cres
- Casino Rd After Capricorn Cres
- Leaf St After Shadybower Dr
- Casino Rd At Acacia St
- Sunset Dr After Leaf St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.7% of the 730 resolvable premises in Junction Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 9.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,467 across postcode 2460 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 893 violent offences, 830 theft, 450 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Junction Hill?
Junction Hill (NSW 2460) had 1,547 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Junction Hill?
The median advertised rent in Junction Hill is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Junction Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Junction Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Westlawn Public School (3.6 km), Grafton High School (4.9 km), Grafton Public School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Junction Hill?
Junction Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Junction Hill?
Across postcode 2460, 3,467 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (893), theft (830), property damage (450). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Junction Hill?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Junction Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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