Rushforth vs South Grafton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rushforth | South Grafton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 74.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 140.4 / 1k | 140.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 139 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 21 |
| Population | 285 | 6,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRushforth
- Best for familiesSouth Grafton
- Best for investmentSouth Grafton
- Best for best schoolsSouth Grafton
Comparison summary
Rushforth and South Grafton offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Grafton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Grafton; Housing (desirability) favours Rushforth; Crime rate favours Rushforth. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rushforth, Families → South Grafton, Investment → South Grafton, Best schools → South Grafton.