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Grafton NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Grafton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Grafton NSW is 10,563 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Grafton is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Grafton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Grafton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Grafton has a population density of 833.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Grafton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grafton is $1,348.
There were 516 recorded offences in Grafton in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (188 offences).
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Grafton Population
Grafton Median Income & Rent
Grafton Demographics
Gender Split
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Households
Grafton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Grafton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Grafton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Grafton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Grafton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Grafton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Grafton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Grafton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Grafton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Grafton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Grafton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Grafton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Grafton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Grafton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Grafton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Grafton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Grafton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Grafton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Grafton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Grafton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Grafton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Grafton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Grafton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Grafton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Grafton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Grafton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Grafton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Grafton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Grafton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Grafton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Grafton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Grafton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Grafton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Grafton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Grafton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 516 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Grafton Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grafton
What is the population of Grafton NSW?
The population of Grafton NSW is 10,563 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 833.7 people per km².Grafton is ranked #587 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Grafton?
The median personal income in Grafton NSW is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $1,179 per week.Family income is $1,509 per week.Grafton is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Grafton?
Median rent in Grafton NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Grafton ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Grafton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Grafton NSW is $1,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Grafton?
The median age in Grafton NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Grafton a good suburb to live in?
Grafton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,563.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11739. All dollar figures in AUD.