Grafton vs Great Marlow
The verdict
Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $541K versus $766K in Great Marlow. Grafton rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Great Marlow rates higher for education (41 vs 32). Great Marlow is closer to the coast (32.3 km vs 35.2 km).
Scores
GraftonGreat Marlow
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 41 |
| Liveability | 58 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,563 | 184 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,179 | $1,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 87.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Grafton Stable · Great Marlow Stable
Property
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $541K | $766K |
| Median unit price | $415K | $507K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 90 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 880 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 543 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 719 | 543 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,651 | 6,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Grafton · Great Marlow
Transport
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| 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) | 2.7 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.2 km | 32.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 493.9 km | 498.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 980 m | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Grafton | Great Marlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,563 | 184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,874 | 189 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,113 | 194 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.67% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Grafton or Great Marlow?
Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $541K versus $766K.
Which has better public transport, Grafton or Great Marlow?
Grafton has the higher transport score (Grafton 46/100 vs Great Marlow 0/100).
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