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Grafton

NSW 2460 · Clarence Valley

10,563 (2021) → 10,874 est. (2025) · Stable

46
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,563
Population
$550K
Median house (2025)
6
Safety score
46
Transport score

Grafton is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2460, about 494km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $550K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 35km inland. Grafton has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 6/100.

493.9 km
To Sydney CBD
35.2 km
To coast
$520/wk
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,563
Population
44
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,179
vs NSW median-36.3%
Bachelor degree or higher21.6%
Born in Australia88.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,280 / 534 / 458

Top countries of birth: England (1.33%), New Zealand (0.76%), India (0.67%), Philippines (0.4%), Scotland (0.23%)

Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.51%), Punjabi (0.39%), Tagalog (0.28%), Mandarin (0.18%), Hindi (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$550K+17.4%
Median house (2025)
$403K+8.4%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $387 wk
Rental yield (house)4.9%
Days on market (house)29 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

6
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

93
Break & enter dwelling880/100k
72
Steal from dwelling682/100k
41
Motor vehicle theft388/100k
76
Domestic assault719/100k
3
Robbery28/100k
106
Non-domestic assault1,004/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,995 (all categories, latest year)18,887 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

30

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

13
Within 10km5 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 927 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1036
  • Westlawn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Grafton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 941
  • Grafton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
  • Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • South Grafton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 919
  • McAuley Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1022
  • South Grafton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 886
  • St Andrew's Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 964
  • Induna SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 712
  • Gillwinga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 761
  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 985
  • Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1025

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGrafton (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.5°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,000mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

43 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1713 in suburbParks
33 in suburbPlaygrounds
42 in suburbPools
63 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3829 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGrafton Base Hospital (980 m)
Nearest vet35.3 km
Nearest airportCoffs Harbour (73.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

22

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
38
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

15

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

17
Parks
1
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

36

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

60

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

8
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
16
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.85

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

57

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.04

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.73%
Projected population 204111,113
Projected households 20414,555

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Clarence Valley

Carrs IslandData not available35transportCarrs CreekData not available0transportCarrs PeninsulaData not available0transportAlumy CreekData not available0transportGreat MarlowData not available0transportCrowther IslandData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Grafton

Is Grafton safe?

Grafton has a residential safety score of 6/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 18,887 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Grafton?

In Grafton, the median house price is $550K and the median unit price is $403K. Median weekly house rent is $520.

How far is Grafton from Sydney CBD?

Grafton is about 493.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Grafton?

Grafton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Grafton?

Grafton has a transport score of 46/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.