South Grafton vs Southampton
The verdict
South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $439K versus $530K in Southampton. South Grafton rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Southampton rates higher for education (39 vs 25). South Grafton is closer to the coast (34.0 km vs 37.9 km).
Scores
South GraftonSouthampton
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 32 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 25 | 39 |
| Liveability | 45 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,288 | 33 |
| Median age | 40 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $975 | $1,999 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 31.3% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: South Grafton Stable · Southampton Stable
Property
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $439K | $530K |
| Median unit price | $313K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | 6.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,066 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 716 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,877 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 24,205 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 853 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: South Grafton · Southampton
Transport
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 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
| South 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 34.0 km | 37.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 489.1 km | 489.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| South Grafton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,288 | 33 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,473 | 34 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,615 | 35 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.73% | 0.75% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, South Grafton or Southampton?
South Grafton is more affordable, with a median house price of $439K versus $530K.
Which has better public transport, South Grafton or Southampton?
South Grafton has the higher transport score (South Grafton 64/100 vs Southampton 35/100).
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