South Grafton
NSW 2460 · Clarence Valley
6,288 (2021) → 6,473 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Clarence Valley local government area (est. 56,936 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Grafton is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2460, about 489km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $439K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 34km inland. South Grafton has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.27%), New Zealand (0.7%), Philippines (0.32%), Scotland (0.32%), India (0.24%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.54%), German (0.19%), Mandarin (0.16%), Cantonese (0.14%), Punjabi (0.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 927 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 985
- South Grafton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 919
- South Grafton High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 886
- Gillwinga Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 761
- Induna SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 712
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1025
- McAuley Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1022
- Clarence Valley Anglican School, Grafton CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.8km
- St Andrew's Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 964
- Grafton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 927
- Grafton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 941
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1036
- Westlawn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 950
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Grafton
Is South Grafton safe?
South Grafton has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 24,205 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Grafton?
In South Grafton, the median house price is $439K and the median unit price is $313K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is South Grafton from Sydney CBD?
South Grafton is about 489.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Grafton?
South Grafton has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 853 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Grafton?
South Grafton has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.