Overall score
Elland
33.5/100
South Grafton
31.0/100
Elland vs South Grafton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Elland 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
EllandSouth Grafton
Crime rate
Elland
111.1 / 1k
South Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elland
0
South Grafton
41
Population
Elland
331
South Grafton
6,288
Metric leadElland 5South Grafton 51 tiedacross 11 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 valueElland
- Best for best schoolsElland
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 | Elland | South Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.8/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.1 / 1k | 112.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 139 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 28 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Population | 331 | 6,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Elland is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while South Grafton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Elland is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; South Grafton answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Elland generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while South Grafton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Elland the better fit, while families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Grafton.
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.