Overall score
Copmanhurst
24.8/100
Grafton
62.0/100
Grafton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Copmanhurst
24.8/100
Grafton
62.0/100
Crime rate
Copmanhurst
112.3 / 1k
Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Copmanhurst
3
Grafton
149
Population
Copmanhurst
344
Grafton
10,563
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Copmanhurst | Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 24.8/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 82.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.3 / 1k | 112.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 148 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 43 |
| Population | 344 | 10,563 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Copmanhurst reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Grafton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Copmanhurst sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Grafton is more regionally self-contained.
Copmanhurst pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Grafton is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Grafton, while Copmanhurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.