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Carrs Creek vs Grafton

The verdict

Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $636K in Carrs Creek. Grafton rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Grafton is closer to the coast (35.2 km vs 37.0 km).

Scores

Carrs CreekGrafton
Carrs CreekGrafton
Overall1446
Transport046
Education2632
Liveability1958

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

Demographics

Carrs CreekGrafton
Population18610,563
Median age4444
Median household income (wk)$1,375$1,179
Bachelor degree or higher14.9%21.6%
Born in Australia75.3%88.1%
Avg household size2.72.2

Growth: Carrs Creek Stable · Grafton Stable

Property

Carrs CreekGrafton
Median house price$636K$550K
Median unit priceData not available$403K
House price YoYData not available17.4%
Median rent — house (wk)$520$520
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.6%
Days on market (house)Data not available29

Median price history

Safety

Carrs CreekGrafton
Residential safety score6
Break & enter dwelling /100k538880
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,075388
Domestic assault /100k1,075719
Total incidents /100k (all)9,14018,887

Total incidents over time

Schools

Carrs CreekGrafton
Total schools05
Government03
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available964

See the full school list on each profile: Carrs Creek · Grafton

Transport

Carrs CreekGrafton
Transport score046
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.6 km2.7 km

Liveability

Carrs CreekGrafton
Summer max temp30.5°C30.5°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,0001,000
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks013
PlaygroundsData not available3
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs03
Distance to coast (km)37.0 km35.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)496.0 km493.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.8 km980 m

Population & growth

Carrs CreekGrafton
Population (2021)18610,563
Estimated 202519110,874
Projected 204119611,113
Annual growth rate0.67%0.73%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Carrs Creek or Grafton?

Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $550K versus $636K.

Which has better public transport, Carrs Creek or Grafton?

Grafton has the higher transport score (Carrs Creek 0/100 vs Grafton 46/100).

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Data sources

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