Junee

An assessment of population growth drivers in Junee reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Junee's population is around 6,416 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 65 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,351 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,376 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 39 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3.3 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 77.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 856 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 12.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Junee, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Junee has recorded approximately 29 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 147 homes. As of FY-26, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite a decline in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings is $330,000.

This year has seen $8.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the rest of NSW, Junee maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New developments consist of 83% standalone homes and 17% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 382 people. Future projections estimate Junee adding 816 residents by 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Junee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area, significantly influencing its performance. Key projects include Athenium Theatre Upgrade, Waterworks Road Planning Proposal, Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory Revamp, and Inland Rail - Illabo to Stockinbingal. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Junee maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Junee has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent essential services sectors, an unemployment rate of 3.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.9% in the past year as of September 2025. In this month, 2610 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. The workforce participation rate is significantly lower at 50.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%.

According to Census responses, 13.8% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among Junee residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The area has a strong focus on agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 12.9% of Junee's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9%, labour force increased by 4.8%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw a decline in employment by 0.5% and labour force by 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest potential future demand within Junee. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Junee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Junee SA2 is below the national average. The median assessed income is $52,035 and the average income stands at $59,293. In contrast, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Junee SA2 would be approximately $56,645 (median) and $64,546 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Junee SA2 rank modestly, between the 27th and 35th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 30.4% of locals (1,950 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.4% retained, but disposable income sits below average at the 33rd percentile.

Junee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Junee, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 94.4% houses and 5.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Junee was 41.5%, similar to Non-Metro NSW. Dwellings were either mortgaged (32.5%) or rented (26.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,247, below the Non-Metro NSW average of $1,733 and the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Junee was $260, compared to $330 in Non-Metro NSW and $375 nationally.

Junee has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 68.8% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 28.2% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Educational outcomes in Junee fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common among qualifications, at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (36.4%). Educational participation is high, with 37.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.2% in primary, 10.1% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis indicates 303 active transport stops operating within Junee. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. There are 34 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 1,586 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 136 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 93%, with 5% walking.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, some 13.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 226 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 5 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Junee is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Junee. AreaSearch's assessment found notable prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was very low at approximately 48% of the total population (around 3,105 people), compared to 51.9% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (affecting 12.3% of residents) and asthma (10.3%). Conversely, 60.7% of residents reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. The working-age population faces significant health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Junee has 21.5% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,382 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Junee is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Junee's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 77.3% of its population being citizens, born in Australia at a rate of 90.8%, and speaking English only at home at 94.3%. Christianity was the predominant religion in Junee, comprising 69.9% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (33.7%), English (32.1%), and Irish (10.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 4.0%, compared to 4.6% regionally. German and Chinese representations also differed slightly, with Germans at 3.2% (vs 3.1%) and Chinese at 1.7% (vs 0.8%).

Junee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Junee's median age in 2021 was 41 years, lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but higher than Australia's national average of 38. The 25-34 age group made up 14.9% of Junee's population compared to Rest of NSW's percentage. The 15-24 cohort was less prevalent at 9.8%. Post-2021 Census data showed the 75-84 age group grew from 6.0% to 7.3%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.2% to 12.1% and the 15-24 group dropped from 10.8% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Junee's age profile will significantly change. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 14%, adding 135 residents to reach 1,090. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts.