Junee, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Junee NSW is 5,066 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Junee is $729 per week ($37,908 per year). Median rent in Junee is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Junee has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Junee has a population density of 163 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Junee is China. The most common religion is Catholic (25.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Junee is $1,251.

There were 83 recorded offences in Junee in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Junee Population

5,066 residents at the 2021 Census.

Junee Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$729/wk

$37,908 per year

Ranked 4,936 of 14,663

Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

Ranked 5,884 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,251/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Junee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (2,985) Female 41.1% (2,079)

Population Density

163

people per km²

5,066 people · 31.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,727

Family income/wk

Junee Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Junee Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Junee, 54.2% are owned outright and 45.8% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

54.2%

Owned with mortgage

45.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
Fiji
England
India
Cambodia
Bangladesh
Egypt

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Junee Religion

Catholic

25.8%

No religion

23.6%

Not stated

22.1%

Anglican

17.5%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.6%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Baptist

1.3%

Christian (other)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Junee Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
Other Chinese languages
Cantonese
Filipino
Spanish
Australian Indigenous languages

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Junee Employment

Employed full-time

28.8% 1,135 people

Employed part-time

13.9% 547 people

Unemployed

2.7% 105 people

Not in labour force

54.7% 2,156 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Junee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.4%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Certificate I/II

3.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Junee Occupation

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Professionals

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Managers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Labourers

10.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Junee Field of Study

Engineering

19.4%

Management & Commerce

18.2%

Society & Culture

17.9%

Health

12.3%

Education

9.7%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Information Technology

1.4%

Creative Arts

1.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Junee Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Junee Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Junee Marital Status

Married

41.8% 1,785

Separated

4.1% 177

Divorced

8.3% 353

Widowed

5.6% 241

Never married

40.2% 1,716

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Junee Ancestry

Australian

37.1%

English

33.9%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

7.1%

Australian Aboriginal

4.9%

German

3.3%

Chinese

2.4%

Italian

0.9%

Dutch

0.8%

New Zealander

0.5%

Filipino

0.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Junee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.7%

Secondary — Government

25.1%

Primary — Catholic

15.3%

Vocational Education

13.9%

Pre-school

12.8%

Secondary — Catholic

3.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Junee Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

8.3%

No need for assistance

91.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Junee Volunteering

Volunteer

17.6% 569

Not a volunteer

82.4% 2,659

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Junee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.2%

$300-$449/mo

4.1%

$450-$599/mo

4.4%

$600-$799/mo

11.1%

$800-$999/mo

12.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

12.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Junee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Car (passenger)

9.3%

Walked only

4.0%

Truck

1.2%

Bus

0.5%

Other

0.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Junee Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.5%

1 vehicle

36.9%

2 vehicles

35.8%

3 vehicles

13.9%

4+ vehicles

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Junee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.9%

2 bedrooms

15.1%

3 bedrooms

48.2%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Junee Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

41.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

44.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Junee Indigenous Population

11.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Junee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

441

Arthritis

274

Asthma

233

Diabetes

158

Lung condition

145

Heart disease

135

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Junee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Junee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.6%

Couple — no children

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

13.2%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Junee Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

Previously served

3.5% 114

Never served

96.2% 3,127

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Junee Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 434

Did not provide

86.5% 2,778

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Junee Children Ever Born

No children

24.0%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

29.8%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

10.7%

5+ children

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Junee When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Junee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.2%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

9.7%

Did not do domestic work

32.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Junee Household Size

1 person

29.7%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

13.4%

4 persons

13.2%

5 persons

6.4%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Junee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,327

Moved — same area (SA2)

267

Moved from NSW

205

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Junee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.4%

Step family — no other children

8.9%

Blended family — no other children

6.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Other couple — children only

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Junee Crime Statistics

83 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Junee Schools

schools nearby

government

932

avg ICSEA score

613

total students

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 147 students

985

ICSEA

Junee High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 237 students

922

ICSEA

Junee North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 111 students

915

ICSEA

Junee Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 118 students

906

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Junee Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,354/wk

Median rent $260/wk

Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Junee against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,867 a month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,094/wk

Rent share 19.2%

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Junee vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Junee is $729 a week, 5% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,253rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $125 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Junee	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$729/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,354/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$260/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,251/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	43	42
Rent share of household income	19.2%	22.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Junee

What is the population of Junee NSW?

The population of Junee NSW is 5,066 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 163 people per km².Junee is ranked #1,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Junee?

The median personal income in Junee NSW is $729 per week, or $37,908 per year.The median household income is $1,354 per week.Family income is $1,727 per week.Junee is ranked #4,936 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Junee?

Median rent in Junee NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Junee ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Junee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Junee NSW is $1,251. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Junee?

The median age in Junee NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Junee a good suburb to live in?

Junee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 5,066.The median income is $729/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12054. All dollar figures in AUD.