Richmond Valley Council
South Grafton
South Grafton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,288
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about South Grafton.
South Grafton (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
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
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)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
6,288
Median age: 40
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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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Grafton.
- What is the South Grafton postcode?
- South Grafton is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- South Grafton has approximately 6,288 residents. 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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