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Grafton

NSW 2460 • Rest of NSW

10,563
Population (2021)
$33,332
Median Income
12.67 km²
Area
6m
Elevation
Jacaranda CityClarence RiverHeritage StreetsRegional Centre

About Grafton

Grafton straddles the Clarence River about 640 kilometres north of Sydney, famous for transforming into purple paradise when its jacaranda trees bloom each spring. This regional city of roughly 10,600 residents serves as the Clarence Valley's administrative and commercial centre. Heritage buildings and tree-lined streets give it genuine character.

The jacaranda festival draws visitors annually, but year-round Grafton functions as a practical regional centre. Farming and fishing families depend on its facilities, while the heritage streetscapes attract those who appreciate character. The river provides fishing, boating, and scenic beauty. It's a proper country city - substantial enough for real facilities, small enough for community connection.

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
-29.67°, 152.93°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
12.67 km²
Elevation
6m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Duke Street Grafton 2460 NSW
  • Woolworths
    52-74 Fitzroy Street Grafton 2460 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Grafton, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Grafton Correctional Centre
170 Hoof Street Grafton • SHR #00809
Arcola - house, stables, garden, fence
150 Victoria Street Grafton • SHR #00714
Grafton rail and road bridge over Clarence River
Grafton • SHR #01036
Cathedral Church of Christ the King (inc. hall and cottages)
Duke Street, Grafton • SHR #01654
Saraton Theatre
95 Prince Street Grafton • SHR #01401

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,348
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,408
Census 2021
10,563
▲ 1.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,924
Income 2021
$33,332
▲ 19.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,308
Born Overseas 672

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 141
  • 2. New Zealand 80
  • 3. India 71
  • 4. Philippines 42
  • 5. Scotland 24
  • 6. United States 23
  • 7. Netherlands 18
  • 8. South Africa 18
  • 9. China 15
  • 10. Germany 15
  • 11. Indonesia 14
  • 12. Vietnam 13
  • 13. Sri Lanka 11
  • 14. Thailand 9
  • 15. Brazil 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,833
English 4,321
Irish 1,220
Scottish 1,073
Australian Aboriginal 920
German 498
Italian 155
Dutch 97
Indian 82
Filipino 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,292
Both parents born in Australia
763
Both parents born overseas
770
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.5%
No Religion
38.3%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
589 (5.6%)
5-14 years
1,273 (12.1%)
15-19 years
583 (5.5%)
20-24 years
591 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,203 (11.4%)
35-44 years
1,122 (10.6%)
45-54 years
1,173 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,322 (12.5%)
65-74 years
1,262 (11.9%)
75-84 years
923 (8.7%)
85+ years
518 (4.9%)

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