Dating in The Junction
The Junction is a neighbourhood of Newcastle, New South Wales, home to about 1,032 people.
A few date ideas in The Junction


Try a Lineup in The Junction
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in The Junction
First impression
Six people near The Junction, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Dating in The Junction at a glance
- Population
- 1,032
- Region
- New South Wales
- Country
- Australia
- Lineups run on
- Australian Eastern Time
- To Canberra
- 356 km
- Closest place
- Newcastle · 2 km
Part of Newcastle
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Questions about dating in The Junction
Is Pop or Keep available in The Junction?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in Australia, including The Junction and the rest of New South Wales. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
How do I meet singles in The Junction on Pop or Keep?
Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near The Junction inside balloons. Pop down to three or four on looks, then down to two or three on dealbreakers. The survivors get 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out, and the last balloon standing turns gold and opens a chat.
Is Pop or Keep free in The Junction?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.
Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting The Junction?
Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting The Junction, you'll see people from The Junction and places like Newcastle.
Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in The Junction?
Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in The Junction, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.