South Grafton, NSW 2460 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Grafton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2460, home to 6,288 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
- 6,288
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $975 /week
- Median personal income
- $526 /week
- Median family income
- $1,206 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,144
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- South Grafton Public School
- South Grafton High School
- Gillwinga Public School
- Induna School
- Grafton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 63 bus stops
- Bent St At Cambridge St
- Bent St At Riverview St
- Bent St Opp Riverview St
- Bent St At Ridge St
- Grafton Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 18 pubs and bars
- 37 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 67.1% of the 3,505 resolvable premises in South Grafton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 67.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.6%
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 South Grafton?
South Grafton (NSW 2460) had 6,288 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in South Grafton?
The median advertised rent in South Grafton is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Grafton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Grafton covering government sectors. Nearest include: South Grafton Public School (0.3 km), South Grafton High School (0.8 km), Gillwinga Public School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Grafton?
South Grafton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South 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 South Grafton?
64 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Grafton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 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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