Overall score
Grafton
45.9/100
Waterview Heights
35.2/100
Grafton vs Waterview Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Grafton for retirees and families; Waterview Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GraftonWaterview Heights
Crime rate
Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Waterview Heights
112.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grafton
178
Waterview Heights
0
Population
Grafton
10,563
Waterview Heights
1,364
Metric leadGrafton 8Waterview Heights 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 familiesGrafton
- Best for investmentGrafton
- Best for best schoolsWaterview Heights
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 | Waterview Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 35.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.2 / 1k | 112.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 148 | 40 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 178 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 9 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Population | 10,563 | 1,364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Grafton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Waterview Heights is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Waterview Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Grafton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Grafton tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Waterview Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Grafton, while Waterview Heights 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.