Grafton at a glance
Median house
$549,000
+9.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$366,250
Weekly rent
$520
Houses · units $415
Gross yield
4.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
10.6k
Median age 44
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 246 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $549,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (246 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $366,250, roughly 33% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Grafton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Grafton.
Median house price
$549,000
+9.8% over the past year. Median unit price $366,250.
Median of 246 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$549,000
+9.8% annual growth
$366,250
10,563
Median age: 44
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +9.8%/yr
2021
$344K
5-year change
+60%
2026
$549K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Grafton.
Grafton's median house price is $549,000 (median of 246 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2460 (NSW), Richmond Valley Council.
Grafton (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $549,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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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Day to day
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
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.93% (median rent $520/wk against a $549,000 price tag). Units yield 5.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.93%
Based on $549,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.89%
Based on $366,250 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+9.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,031
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Grafton.
- What is the median house price in Grafton?
- The median house price in Grafton, NSW 2460 is $549,000 (median of 246 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $366,250. Annual growth is +9.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Grafton?
- A useful starting point is the Grafton median house price of $549,000 (units $366,250). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Grafton a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Grafton is 4.9%: the median weekly house rent is $520 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2460), June 2026) against the median house price of $549,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.8% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Grafton is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Grafton postcode?
- Grafton is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Grafton?
- Grafton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Grafton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $415.
- 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?
- The population of Grafton is approximately 10,563 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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