South Grafton vs Waterview Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Grafton | Waterview Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.9/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 140.9 / 1k | 140.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 139 | 40 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 7 |
| Population | 6,288 | 1,364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesWaterview Heights
- Best for familiesSouth Grafton
- Best for investmentWaterview Heights
- Best for best schoolsSouth Grafton
Comparison summary
South Grafton and Waterview Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Grafton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours South Grafton; Housing (desirability) favours Waterview Heights; Crime rate favours Waterview Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Waterview Heights, Families → South Grafton, Investment → Waterview Heights, Best schools → South Grafton.