Richmond Valley Council
Grafton West
Grafton West at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Grafton West.
Grafton West (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Grafton West has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 West 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 West's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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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 West.
Local schools for Grafton West
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Government School Catchment
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
Westlawn Public School
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Frequently asked
About Grafton West.
- What is the Grafton West postcode?
- Grafton West is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Grafton West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Grafton West?
- There are 12 schools serving Grafton West on this page, including Grafton High School, Grafton Public School, St Mary's Primary School.
- How walkable is Grafton West?
- Grafton West has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Grafton West?
- Grafton West is close to Grafton, Carrs Island, Carrs Creek, Waterview, Southampton.
- What is the population of Grafton West?
- Grafton West has approximately 31,079 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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