South Grafton at a glance
Median house
$430,000
+2.4% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,288
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about South Grafton.
The postcode for South Grafton is 2460 (NSW).
The median house price in South Grafton is $430,000.
South Grafton (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $430,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.4% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
South Grafton has roughly 6,288 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
South Grafton scores 0/100 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 South Grafton's population at 6,288, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,288
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $430,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 52% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.4%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps South Grafton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$430,000
+2.4% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$430,000
+2.4% annual growth
$205,920
6,288
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.63% (median rent $300/wk against a $430,000 price tag). Units yield 7.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.63%
Based on $430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.07%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+2.4%
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 202661%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.4%/yr
2021
$382K
5-year change
+13%
2026
$430K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,522
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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Grafton.
Local schools for South Grafton
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Government School Catchment
Gillwinga Public School
Induna School
South Grafton High School
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Frequently asked
About South Grafton.
- What is the median house price in South Grafton?
- The median house price in South Grafton, NSW 2460 is $430,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +2.4%.
- What is the South Grafton postcode?
- South Grafton is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is South Grafton?
- South Grafton is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Grafton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in South Grafton?
- There are 12 schools serving South Grafton on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Gillwinga Public School, Induna School.
- How walkable is South Grafton?
- South Grafton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near South Grafton?
- South Grafton is close to Southampton, Bom Bom, Grafton, Grafton West, Waterview.
- What is the population of South Grafton?
- The population of South Grafton is approximately 6,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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