Moving to Grafton NSW 2460
What the official numbers say about living in Grafton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median personal income of $1,179 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Grafton grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,205 → 10,563 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Punjabi, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Grafton scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest train station: Grafton Station, about 2.6 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 493 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 16 parks — see them all on the Grafton profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Clarence Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Page — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2460 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Grafton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Grafton?
The census median rent is $300 a week.
Is Grafton growing?
Population went from 10,205 (2011) to 10,563 (2021) — up 4% over the decade.
How far is Grafton from the city?
About 493 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Grafton Station station roughly 2.6 km away.
Which council area is Grafton in?
Grafton falls under Clarence Valley council and the federal electorate of Page.
Weighing up alternatives?
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