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South Grafton NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Grafton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Grafton NSW is 6,288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Grafton is $526 per week ($27,352 per year). Median rent in South Grafton is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). South Grafton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. South Grafton has a population density of 252.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Grafton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Grafton is $1,144.
There were 341 recorded offences in South Grafton in 2025-26, a rate of 54 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (93 offences).
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South Grafton Population
South Grafton Median Income & Rent
South Grafton Demographics
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South Grafton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Grafton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Grafton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Grafton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Grafton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Grafton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Grafton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Grafton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Grafton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Grafton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Grafton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Grafton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Grafton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Grafton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Grafton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Grafton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Grafton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Grafton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Grafton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Grafton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Grafton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Grafton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Grafton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Grafton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Grafton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Grafton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Grafton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Grafton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Grafton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Grafton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Grafton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Grafton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Grafton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Grafton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Grafton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 341 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
South 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 South Grafton
What is the population of South Grafton NSW?
The population of South Grafton NSW is 6,288 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 252.2 people per km².South Grafton is ranked #1,239 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Grafton?
The median personal income in South Grafton NSW is $526 per week, or $27,352 per year.The median household income is $975 per week.Family income is $1,206 per week.South Grafton is ranked #7,962 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Grafton?
Median rent in South Grafton NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.South Grafton ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Grafton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Grafton NSW is $1,144. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Grafton?
The median age in South Grafton NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Grafton a good suburb to live in?
South Grafton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 6,288.The median income is $526/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 13598. All dollar figures in AUD.