Junee
NSW 2663 • Rest of NSW
About Junee
Junee is a medium-sized town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga and 470 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With a population of around 4,880, the town sits at an elevation of 280 metres and serves as the administrative centre of Junee Shire. Junee has a rich railway heritage, having been a major junction on the NSW rail network since the late 1870s.
The town's economy is underpinned by agriculture, rail transport, light industry, and government services including the Junee Correctional Centre. Junee is known for its well-preserved heritage buildings along Lorne Street, the historic Junee Roundhouse railway museum, and the Monte Cristo Homestead — reputedly Australia's most haunted house. The community enjoys affordable housing, local sporting clubs, and a relaxed country lifestyle that attracts families and retirees.
Junee falls under postcode 2663 and is governed by the Junee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Junee for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2663
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2663, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2663; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
47 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local bus — Wagga Wagga 40 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga
🛣️ Major railway junction town; XPT services connect to Sydney (5.5 hrs) and Melbourne (6 hrs)
Town centre is walkable with shops and services along Lorne Street, but outlying areas require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Eurongilly Public School ICSEA 101702 6924 5227 1323 Eurongilly Road
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Junee High School ICSEA 9226924 1666 Lydia St
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Junee North Public School ICSEA 91569241839 Queen St
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Junee Public School ICSEA 9066924 1902 116 Lorne St
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23 Kitchener Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Junee, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Junee Local Government Area, which contains Junee. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 93
- 2. England 66
- 3. New Zealand 53
- 4. Fiji 39
- 5. Malaysia 39
- 6. Taiwan 21
- 7. Philippines 18
- 8. United States 11
- 9. Scotland 9
- 10. Egypt 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)