Junee

Junee has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Junee is around 5,087 people. This reflects an increase of 21 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,066. The latest estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of new addresses, is 5,070 residents. This results in a density ratio of 163 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Junee is expected to experience above median population growth outside capital cities. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 688 persons, reflecting a total increase of 13.3% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Junee shows around 11 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending FY26. A total of 55 homes have been approved during this period, with four approvals recorded so far in FY26. The average construction cost value for these new properties is $466,000. Additionally, there have been $2.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year.

Compared to the rest of NSW, Junee has significantly less development activity, being 57.0% below the regional average per person. New development consists of 77.0% detached dwellings and 23.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. The estimated population growth in Junee is projected to be 677 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with this projected growth.

Looking ahead, Junee is expected to grow by 677 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact the region. Key projects are Waterworks Road Planning Proposal, Athenium Theatre Upgrade, Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory Revamp, and Inland Rail - Illabo to Stockinbingal.

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Junee has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Junee's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with key services well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, showing a 7.6% employment growth based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 1,946 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, similar to Rest of NSW's rate. However, workforce participation is lower at 44.8%. Dominant sectors include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. Manufacturing stands out with a 2.6 times higher employment share than the regional average, while professional & technical services are underrepresented at 2.3% compared to the region's 5.1%.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.6%, labour force grew by 8.8%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Junee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Junee's median taxpayer income was $48,896 and average was $57,819 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,062 (median) and $65,110 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Junee's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 24th and 34th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 29.9% of the community earns between $1,500 - 2,999 (1,521 individuals), aligning with the surrounding region's percentage. Housing costs are modest, with 87.4% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 29th percentile nationally.

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 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Junee was 37.9%, similar to Non-Metro NSW's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (32.0%) or rented (30.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,251, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Junee was $260, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280 and the national average of $375.

Junee has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.2% of all households, including 24.8% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.8%, consisting of 29.8% lone person households and 3.2% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.0%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (38.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 39.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.7% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. Junee's four schools have a combined enrollment reaching 597 students as of the latest data. The area has varied educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 938. Education provision is balanced, with three primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents stand at 11.7, below the regional average of 15.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Transport analysis in Junee shows 158 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 36 individual routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 384 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 54 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Junee is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Junee. A range of health conditions impact both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~2,535 people). This is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 12.6% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 59.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.5% across Rest of NSW. As of Junee's population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 2016, 20.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,037 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 73.7% of its population being citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 93.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion in Junee, comprising 67.8% of people, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.1%), English (31.1%), and Irish (9.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 4.5% in Junee, matching the regional figure, while Samoan and Chinese representations are also notably different at 0.1% each for both groups.

Junee's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Junee as of June is 39 years, which is notably lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but closely aligns with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Junee has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.8%). Post the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.0% to 7.2% of Junee's population while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.6% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Junee's age structure with the 25-34 group expected to grow by 16%, reaching 949 residents from 819 currently. Conversely, the 65-74 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to decrease in population.