Clarenza vs South Grafton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $881,250 and $430,000. Clarenza edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
South Grafton (median $430,000) is roughly 105% cheaper to buy into than Clarenza ($881,250). Over the past year, Clarenza (+5.5%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of South Grafton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clarenza (930) sits above South Grafton (926). Clarenza skews owner-occupied (87%), South Grafton runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
For buyers
South Grafton is the lower entry point at $430,000 median, 105% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Grafton delivers the better gross yield (6.29% vs 3.07%), but Clarenza has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Clarenza edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 926). Clarenza also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Clarenza or South Grafton cheaper to buy in?
South Grafton has the lower median house price at $430,000, roughly 105% 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 South Grafton?
Over the past 12 months, Clarenza grew +5.5% vs +2.4% in South Grafton, a gap of 3.1 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 South Grafton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clarenza scores 930 vs 926 in South 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Clarenza or South Grafton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 6.29% in South 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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