Question 1

Is South Grafton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

South Grafton sits on the south bank of the Clarence River opposite Grafton's CBD, linked by the historic Grafton Bridge. It is largely residential, with weatherboard and low-set homes on established, tree-lined streets alongside some more recent housing. Riverfront reserves and walking paths give the area a relaxed, outdoor feel and locals make the most of fishing and boating. A local shopping strip, community clubs and sporting fields meet everyday needs, while road and rail connections make it straightforward to access services and work across the river and beyond.

About 6,288 people live in South Grafton, the median age is 40 and most homes are owner-occupied (62.5%), with a mix of couple families without children, couple families with children and one-parent families. Several council and state projects are under way or planned, from a new shared user path and public art around the bridge and riverbanks to hospital redevelopment and local decisions on the pool and the Grafton Sailyards. Whether that suits you depends on whether you want an established riverside suburb with everyday amenities and good connections.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in South Grafton?

Accepted Answer

Buying in South Grafton sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. A median house price of $485,500 is about 9.6 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the last Census, which places house buying well above local incomes on these figures.

Renting also takes a large slice of local income. A house rent of $500 a week would use about 51.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit at $360 a week would take about 36.9%, a sizeable share. On the figures, renting a unit looks less stretched than renting a house, but both take a substantial portion of the local household income recorded at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is South Grafton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in South Grafton, median house values rose 9.3% while house rents increased 8.7%. For houses, that means price growth marginally outpaced rental growth over the year.

Unit rents edged up 1.4%, noticeably weaker than the rise in house rents, so the house side showed the stronger rental movement this year. Whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income and on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$486K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	38	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	39	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$500	$360
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.7%	1.4%

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