Grafton vs South Grafton
The verdict
South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $456K versus $541K in Grafton. Grafton rates higher for liveability (58 vs 45). South Grafton rates higher for transport (64 vs 46). South Grafton is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 35.2 km).
Scores
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 46 |
| Transport | 46 | 64 |
| Education | 32 | 25 |
| Liveability | 58 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,563 | 6,288 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,179 | $975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 13.4% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 84.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Grafton Stable · South Grafton Stable
Property
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $541K | $456K |
| Median unit price | $415K | $410K |
| House price YoY | 11.9% | 27.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $530 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 880 | 1,066 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 716 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 719 | 1,892 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,651 | 20,213 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 857 |
See the full school list on each profile: Grafton · South Grafton
Transport
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 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) | 2.7 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Grafton | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 7 |
| Parks | 13 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 35.2 km | 34.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 493.9 km | 489.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 980 m | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Grafton | South Grafton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,563 | 6,288 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,874 | 6,473 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,113 | 6,615 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Grafton or South Grafton?
Grafton has the higher residential safety score (Grafton 6/100 vs South Grafton 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Grafton or South Grafton?
South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $456K versus $541K.
Which has better schools, Grafton or South Grafton?
Grafton has a higher average school ICSEA (Grafton 952 vs South Grafton 857; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Grafton or South Grafton?
South Grafton has the higher transport score (Grafton 46/100 vs South Grafton 64/100).
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