Richmond Valley Council
Grafton
Grafton at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Grafton.
Grafton (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Grafton has roughly 10,563 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Grafton scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Grafton's population at 10,563, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,563
Median age
44
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
10,563
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,995
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Grafton.
Local schools for Grafton
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Government School Catchment
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
Westlawn Public School
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Frequently asked
About Grafton.
- What is the Grafton postcode?
- Grafton is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Grafton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Grafton?
- There are 12 schools serving Grafton on this page, including Grafton High School, Grafton Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Grafton?
- Grafton has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Grafton?
- Grafton is close to Grafton West, Carrs Island, Carrs Creek, Waterview, Southampton.
- What is the population of Grafton?
- Grafton has approximately 10,563 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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