Overall score
Rushforth
33.2/100
South Grafton
31.0/100
Rushforth vs South Grafton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rushforth 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
RushforthSouth Grafton
Crime rate
Rushforth
112.6 / 1k
South Grafton
112.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rushforth
0
South Grafton
41
Population
Rushforth
285
South Grafton
6,288
Metric leadRushforth 4South Grafton 61 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 valueRushforth
- Best for best schoolsRushforth
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 | Rushforth | South Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.2/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.6/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 112.6 / 1k | 112.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 139 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 28 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Population | 285 | 6,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Rushforth is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while South Grafton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Rushforth is stronger for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; South Grafton answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability. Rushforth generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while South Grafton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Rushforth if you are weighing retirees; lean toward South Grafton for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.