The Junction NSW 2291

The Junction is a small area near the beach, dominated by the shopping centre and commercial precinct, with some residential. The Junction appeals to families, singles, professionals and anyone who seeks the beachside lifestyle close to the city. The suburb offers mostly prestige freestanding homes and some new townhouses.

The Junction has bus services to the central business district of Newcastle, as well as to western suburbs and the university.

The Junction Shopping Village is the local shopping hub for the district, offering trendy hi end retail boutiques and local specialty stores. There is also a Coles supermarket, and a bus that goes direct to Marketown Shopping Centre in Newcastle West.

The Junction shopping centre is a local high-end restaurant precinct, with a number of local cafes, bakeries and dining options.

The Junction Public School services this area, along with St Joseph’s Primary school.

Choices of local high schools include Newcastle High School, St Francis Xavier College and Newcastle Grammar.

The main focus of leisure activity in The Junction are the 3 local beaches – Merewether, Dixon Park and Bar Beach. Merewether Beach has an ocean baths, and there is a world class skate park at Bar Beach. The Bathers Way Walk traverses the entire coastline along all 3 beaches. Rowlands Park hosts markets and other leisure activities, and high-end shopping is the main attraction for visitors to The Junction.