Clarenza vs Grafton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $881,250 and $549,000. Grafton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Grafton (median $549,000) is roughly 61% cheaper to buy into than Clarenza ($881,250). Over the past year, Grafton (+9.8%) ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of Clarenza (+5.5%) on house-price growth.
Grafton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarenza (930) sits above Grafton (926). Clarenza skews owner-occupied (87%), Grafton runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Grafton is the lower entry point at $549,000 median, 61% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Grafton carries both higher gross yield (4.93% vs 3.07%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Clarenza edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 926). Clarenza also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clarenza or Grafton cheaper to buy in?
Grafton has the lower median house price at $549,000, roughly 61% below Clarenza ($881,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Clarenza or Grafton?
Over the past 12 months, Grafton grew +9.8% vs +5.5% in Clarenza, a gap of 4.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Clarenza or Grafton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarenza scores 930 vs 926 in Grafton. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Clarenza or Grafton?
Grafton scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Clarenza or Grafton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Grafton vs 3.07% in Clarenza. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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