Richmond Valley Council
Grafton
Grafton at a glance
Median house
$511,250
+8.8% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
34
Average to sell
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Grafton.
Grafton is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$511,250
+8.8% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
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
$511,250
+8.8% annual growth
$205,920
Sales data pending
34
Average days to sell
10,563
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.05%
Based on $511,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.58%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+8.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202634 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +8.8%/yr
2021
$335K
5-year change
+52%
2026
$511K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,563
Median age
44
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
Westlawn Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Grafton.
- What is the median house price in Grafton?
- The median house price in Grafton, NSW 2460 is $511,250. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +8.8%.
- 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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