Carrs Island vs South Grafton
The verdict
South Grafton rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). South Grafton is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 37.5 km).
Scores
Carrs IslandSouth Grafton
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 46 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 14 | 25 |
| Liveability | 31 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10 | 6,288 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,125 | $975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 13.4% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Carrs Island Stable · South Grafton Stable
Property
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $456K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $410K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 27.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,066 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 716 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,892 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,000 | 20,213 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 857 |
See the full school list on each profile: Carrs Island · South Grafton
Transport
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.5 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 494.3 km | 489.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Carrs Island | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10 | 6,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10 | 6,473 |
| Projected 2041 | 11 | 6,615 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Carrs Island or South Grafton?
South Grafton has the higher transport score (Carrs Island 35/100 vs South Grafton 64/100).
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