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 Junee Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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 1017Eurongilly-Wagga Wagga Rd
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Junee High School ICSEA 922Waratah St
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Junee North Public School ICSEA 915Queen St
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Junee Public School ICSEA 906Lorne 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.
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 Junee by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Junee Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Junee" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
47 state housing + 9 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. 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)