Overall score
Glenugie
22.8/100
South Grafton
46.9/100
Glenugie vs South Grafton, NSW suburb comparison
South Grafton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenugieSouth Grafton
Crime rate
Glenugie
111.9 / 1k
South Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenugie
0
South Grafton
18
Population
Glenugie
1,298
South Grafton
6,288
Metric leadGlenugie 2South Grafton 7across 9 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 valueSouth Grafton
- Best for best schoolsSouth Grafton
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 | Glenugie | South Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.8/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.6/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 111.9 / 1k | 112.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 139 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 24 |
| Population | 1,298 | 6,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenugie 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.
Glenugie tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while South Grafton stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Glenugie generally means more mid-market housing value, while South Grafton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer South Grafton, while Glenugie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.