Overall score
Clarenza
32.3/100
South Grafton
31.0/100
Clarenza vs South Grafton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Clarenza for value and schools; South Grafton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ClarenzaSouth Grafton
Crime rate
Clarenza
112.9 / 1k
South Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clarenza
1
South Grafton
41
Population
Clarenza
602
South Grafton
6,288
Metric leadClarenza 4South Grafton 71 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Grafton
- Best for familiesSouth Grafton
- Best for investmentSouth Grafton
- Best for best valueClarenza
- Best for best schoolsClarenza
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clarenza | South Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.3/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.3/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.9 / 1k | 112.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 139 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 28 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Population | 602 | 6,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Clarenza is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while South Grafton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Clarenza pulls ahead on housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas South Grafton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. Clarenza generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while South Grafton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Clarenza, while South Grafton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.