Overall score
Grafton
45.9/100
Seelands
34.6/100
Grafton for retirees and families; Seelands for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grafton
45.9/100
Seelands
34.6/100
Crime rate
Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Seelands
112.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grafton
178
Seelands
9
Population
Grafton
10,563
Seelands
376
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 | Grafton | Seelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 34.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.2 / 1k | 112.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | — |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 17 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 3 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 10,563 | 376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Grafton reads as a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Seelands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Grafton pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Seelands is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Grafton generally means more approachable housing costs, while Seelands leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Grafton, while Seelands 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.