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Bom Bom vs South Grafton

The verdict

Bom Bom is more affordable, with a median house price of $290K versus $439K in South Grafton. South Grafton rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Bom Bom is closer to the coast (30.5 km vs 34.0 km).

Scores

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Bom BomSouth Grafton
Overall1246
Transport064
Education2425
Liveability1445

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Population06,288
Median age5740
Median household income (wk)$1,625$975
Bachelor degree or higherData not available13.4%
Born in AustraliaData not available84.5%
Avg household size12.4

Growth: Bom Bom Stable · South Grafton Stable

Property

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Median house price$290K$439K
Median unit priceData not available$313K
House price YoYData not available-7.2%
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)Data not available6.3%
Days on market (house)2628

Median price history

Safety

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available1,066
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available716
Domestic assault /100kData not available1,877
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available24,205

Total incidents over time

Schools

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Total schools05
Government04
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available853

See the full school list on each profile: Bom Bom · South Grafton

Transport

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Transport score064
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.4 km2.7 km

Liveability

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants07
Parks014
PlaygroundsData not available4
Swimming poolsData not available3
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)30.5 km34.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)486.2 km489.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.5 km6.0 km

Population & growth

Bom BomSouth Grafton
Population (2021)06,288
Estimated 2025Data not available6,473
Projected 2041Data not available6,615
Annual growth rateData not available0.73%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Bom Bom or South Grafton?

Bom Bom is more affordable, with a median house price of $290K versus $439K.

Which has better public transport, Bom Bom or South Grafton?

South Grafton has the higher transport score (Bom Bom 0/100 vs South Grafton 64/100).

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Data sources

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