Junction Hill
NSW 2460 • Rest of NSW
About Junction Hill
Junction Hill is a residential suburb located approximately 5 kilometres north of Grafton in the Clarence Valley of northern New South Wales. With a population of around 1,547, it sits on elevated ground overlooking the Clarence River floodplain. The suburb is part of the broader Grafton urban area, which serves as the administrative and commercial centre of the Clarence Valley local government area. Junction Hill enjoys a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Junction Hill is a popular residential area for families working in Grafton, offering a semi-rural feel with larger block sizes than the town centre. The suburb has a primary school and is close to Grafton's full range of services including Grafton Shoppingworld, the Clarence Valley hospital, and various sporting facilities. The area provides easy access to the natural attractions of the Clarence Valley, including the Clarence River for fishing and boating. Grafton is famous for its jacaranda-lined streets and annual Jacaranda Festival.
Junction Hill falls under postcode 2460 and is governed by Clarence Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarence electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways Route 725 — Grafton CBD 10-15 min
Commute to Grafton CBD
🛣️ Local commute to Grafton; Coffs Harbour is 85km south (1h drive)
Residential suburb with limited footpaths; car needed for shopping and services in Grafton.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Baryulgil Public School ICSEA 7756647 2124 7135 Clarence Way
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4 Hennessy Drive
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84 Washpool Road
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Copmanhurst Public School ICSEA 9046647 3121 13 Prescott Street
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Coutts Crossing Public School ICSEA 9036649 3225 1570 Armidale Road
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Cowper Public School ICSEA 774Clarence & Samuel Sts
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39 Victoria Street
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37-39 Victoria Street
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Grafton High School ICSEA 9416642 3355 97 Mary Street
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Grafton Public School ICSEA 9076642 1000 86 Queen St
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27-29 Victoria Street
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Westlawn Public School ICSEA 9406642 7466 239 North St
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Lawrence Public School ICSEA 9476647 7354 64-70 High St
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Nymboida Public School ICSEA 9086649 4137 3890 Armidale Rd
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Gillwinga Public School ICSEA 7746642 2344 Hyde St
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South Grafton High School ICSEA 8756642 1466 Tyson St
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South Grafton Public School ICSEA 9056642 3388 Primary campus - Vere St
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Hyde Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Junction Hill by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Junction Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Junction Hill" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
3 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 27
- 2. New Zealand 7
- 3. United States 6
- 4. Germany 5
- 5. Netherlands 4
- 6. Philippines 4
- 7. Bangladesh 3
- 8. India 3
- 9. South Africa 3
- 10. Sri Lanka 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)