Urban Centre · Area profile

Junction Hill

2 km²

Junction Hill has a slightly more educated population and somewhat more residents than usual.

📍 Junction Hill, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,515▲ +28.7%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▼ -4.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.9%People aged 65 and over29.0%Children under 1518.8%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +95.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)29.0%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Young adults (25–44)20.1%

Children (0–14)18.8%

Youth (15–24)8.6%

Marital status

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (9%).

Married55%
Never married26%
Divorced9%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (0%).

Australia91.3%

England1.8%

New Zealand0.5%

Philippines0.3%

India0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (38%) and Irish (9%).

Australian47.9%

English46.9%

Irish11.5%

Scottish8.9%

German4.5%

Italian1.7%

Dutch1.0%

Indian0.6%

Filipino0.4%

Chinese0.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.6%

Language used at home

In Junction Hill, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Hindi (0%).

English only93.8%

Hindi0.4%

Religion

People with no religion32.7%

Religious affiliation

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Christianity at 64%, followed by No religion (34%) and Islam (1%).

Christianity64%
No religion34%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.8%

Highest year of school

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (37%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1240.5%

Year 1035.9%

Year 9 or below12.8%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV38.0%

Bachelor degree18.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.0%

Postgraduate degree4.0%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Field of qualification

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Health (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce20.9%

Health12.7%

Engineering & related12.4%

Education12.2%

Society & culture10.7%

Architecture & building6.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%

Agriculture & environment3.3%

Creative arts1.8%

Natural & physical sciences1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$667▲ +42.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,338▲ +34.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,492▲ +26.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.4%

Household income distribution

In Junction Hill, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (17%).

$650–$1,49938.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

Under $65016.5%

$3,000–$3,9998.4%

$4,000 or more5.0%

Personal income distribution

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65047.1%

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.3%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Junction Hill, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None55.6%

One condition24.2%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis13.8%

Asthma11.5%

Other condition10.3%

Mental health9.8%

Diabetes6.5%

Heart disease5.7%

Cancer5.0%

Lung condition2.4%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.3%People providing unpaid care15.6%People caring for children unpaid28.5%People who served in the Defence Force5.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework30.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.3%People living alone20.7%▲ +27.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Couples with children at 47%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children47%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Junction Hill, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people45.4%

1 person20.7%

3 people15.1%

4 people13.3%

5 people4.2%

6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +16.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright49.6%Separate (detached) houses94.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.8%▲ +1.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage30%
Rented19%

Types of homes

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Junction Hill, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (9%).

3 bedrooms46.2%

4 bedrooms38.0%

5 or more8.6%

2 bedrooms6.1%

1 bedroom0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Junction Hill, the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (38%) and $550–$749 (4%).

$350–$54954.9%

$200–$34937.2%

$550–$7494.4%

Under $2002.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Junction Hill, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 54%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$1,000–$1,79950.9%

$1,800–$2,99930.3%

Under $1,00010.9%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.0%▼ -16.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Junction Hill, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (34%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles46.0%

1 vehicle34.4%

3 vehicles14.3%

4 or more4.6%

No vehicle2.0%

How people get to work

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Car (driver) at 85%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)74.3%

Worked at home8.0%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.1%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation49.7%Employed full-time58.1%

Industries people work in

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Public administration & safety (15%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.4%

Public administration & safety15.0%

Education & training11.8%

Retail trade10.2%

Construction9.4%

Manufacturing5.5%

Accommodation & food4.4%

Transport & warehousing4.3%

Other services4.1%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Junction Hill, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Community & personal service (17%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals19.3%

Community & personal service16.5%

Clerical & administrative15.2%

Technicians & trades11.4%

Managers10.2%

Labourers9.5%

Sales workers9.4%

Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Nearby areas

Waterview Heights (L)Grafton Clarenza (L)Ulmarra (L)Copmanhurst (L)Coutts Crossing (L)Tucabia (L)Lawrence (L)

👥 Demographics & Identity