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Elland vs South Grafton

The verdict

South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $439K versus $920K in Elland. Elland rates higher for education (33 vs 25). South Grafton rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). South Grafton is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 36.8 km).

Scores

EllandSouth Grafton
EllandSouth Grafton
Overall1546
Transport064
Education3325
Liveability1445

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

Demographics

EllandSouth Grafton
Population3316,288
Median age5340
Median household income (wk)$1,437$975
Bachelor degree or higher27.5%13.4%
Born in Australia86.4%84.5%
Avg household size2.52.4

Growth: Elland Stable · South Grafton Stable

Property

EllandSouth Grafton
Median house price$920K$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)Data not available28

Median price history

Safety

EllandSouth Grafton
Residential safety score5
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,066
Motor vehicle theft /100k0716
Domestic assault /100k3021,877
Total incidents /100k (all)2,11524,205

Total incidents over time

Schools

EllandSouth Grafton
Total schools05
Government04
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available853

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

Transport

EllandSouth Grafton
Transport score064
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.9 km2.7 km

Liveability

EllandSouth 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)36.8 km34.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)482.9 km489.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.9 km6.0 km

Population & growth

EllandSouth Grafton
Population (2021)3316,288
Estimated 20253546,473
Projected 20413396,615
Annual growth rate1.69%0.73%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Elland or South Grafton?

South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $439K versus $920K.

Which has better public transport, Elland or South Grafton?

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

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Data sources

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