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South Grafton

NSW 2460 • Rest of NSW

6,288
Population (2021)
$27,352
Median Income
24.93 km²
Area
37m
Elevation

About South Grafton

South Grafton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Clarence Valley (Area) area. With a population of 6,288 and a median income of $27,352, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 24.93 km² at an elevation of 37m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that South Grafton provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

South Grafton falls under postcode 2460 and is governed by Clarence Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarence electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2460
Urban Area
Grafton
LGA
Clarence Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Clarence
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.73°, 152.93°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
24.93 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bent Street South Grafton 2460 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near South Grafton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Grafton City Railway Station group
North Coast railway, South Grafton • SHR #01154

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,144
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,068
Census 2021
6,288
▲ 3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,452
Income 2021
$27,352
▲ 16.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,313
Born Overseas 342

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 80
  • 2. New Zealand 44
  • 3. Philippines 20
  • 4. Scotland 20
  • 5. India 15
  • 6. Germany 12
  • 7. Hong Kong 12
  • 8. Ireland 11
  • 9. Netherlands 10
  • 10. Canada 9
  • 11. Papua New Guinea 8
  • 12. South Africa 8
  • 13. Sri Lanka 8
  • 14. China 7
  • 15. Fiji 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,783
English 2,453
Australian Aboriginal 849
Irish 614
Scottish 591
German 208
Italian 93
Dutch 53
Chinese 45
Filipino 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,861
Both parents born in Australia
415
Both parents born overseas
369
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
40.5%
Buddhism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
397 (6.3%)
5-14 years
942 (15.0%)
15-19 years
382 (6.1%)
20-24 years
387 (6.2%)
25-34 years
693 (11.0%)
35-44 years
662 (10.5%)
45-54 years
728 (11.6%)
55-64 years
760 (12.1%)
65-74 years
699 (11.1%)
75-84 years
458 (7.3%)
85+ years
179 (2.8%)

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