Grafton vs Southampton
The verdict
Southampton is more affordable, with a median house price of $530K versus $550K in Grafton. Grafton rates higher for liveability (58 vs 24). Southampton rates higher for education (39 vs 32). Grafton is closer to the coast (35.2 km vs 37.9 km).
Scores
GraftonSouthampton
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 32 |
| Transport | 46 | 35 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 58 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,563 | 33 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,179 | $1,999 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 88.1% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Grafton Stable · Southampton Stable
Property
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $550K | $530K |
| Median unit price | $403K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 880 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 388 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 719 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,887 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Grafton · Southampton
Transport
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 35 |
| 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 | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 37.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 493.9 km | 489.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 980 m | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,563 | 33 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,874 | 34 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,113 | 35 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Grafton or Southampton?
Southampton is more affordable, with a median house price of $530K versus $550K.
Which has better public transport, Grafton or Southampton?
Grafton has the higher transport score (Grafton 46/100 vs Southampton 35/100).
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