Grafton, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Grafton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 10,563 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Richmond Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 542 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,563
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,179 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,509 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,348
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Grafton High School
- Grafton Public School
- Westlawn Public School
- South Grafton Public School
- South Grafton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops
- Grafton High School, Mary St
- Grafton High School, Oliver St
- Grafton Public School, Oliver St
- Dobie St After Mary St
- Dobie St After Alice St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 17 pubs and bars
- 41 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 38.0% of the 6,514 resolvable premises in Grafton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 31.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 26.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,467 across postcode 2460 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 893 violent offences, 830 theft, 450 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grafton?
Grafton (NSW 2460) had 10,563 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Grafton?
The median advertised rent in Grafton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Grafton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Grafton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Grafton High School (0.1 km), Grafton Public School (0.4 km), Westlawn Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Grafton?
Grafton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (38% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Grafton?
Across postcode 2460, 3,467 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (893), theft (830), property damage (450). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Grafton?
69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Grafton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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