Overall score
Grafton
45.9/100
Junction Hill
43.6/100
Grafton vs Junction Hill, NSW Suburb Comparison
Grafton for retirees; Junction Hill for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GraftonJunction Hill
Crime rate
Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Junction Hill
112.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grafton
178
Junction Hill
17
Population
Grafton
10,563
Junction Hill
1,547
Metric leadGrafton 8Junction Hill 31 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 retireesGrafton
- Best for familiesJunction Hill
- Best for best valueJunction Hill
- Best for best schoolsJunction Hill
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 | Grafton | Junction Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 70.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.2 / 1k | 112.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 22 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 20 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Population | 10,563 | 1,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Grafton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Junction Hill is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Grafton pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Junction Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Grafton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Junction Hill leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Grafton if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Junction Hill for retirees.
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.