NSW · Clarence Valley Council

Grafton, 2460

Est. population · Jun 2025

11,019

Growth (1 yr)

+0.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.8%

Median age

44

Median income

$1,179/wk

Employment rate

48.2%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$570,000

Languages at home

3.8%non-English

Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Punjabi, Tagalog

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

62/100
Good

Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
What Grafton is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct

Suburb profile

Grafton is a regional established suburb in Clarence Valley Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix.

Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar regional towns, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.

At a glance

Grafton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$570k

+8.4% change

Median rent

$486/wk

Houses $530 · Units $450

Population (ERP)

11,019

+0.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#12

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

81st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

52nd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

21st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
62.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 11% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
813th in Australia
State rank
223rd in NSW
Peer rank
#12 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#32 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$450
Houses (January to March 2026)
$530
All types (January to March 2026)
$486
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
170
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$570,000
Median price change
+8.4%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

11,019(June 2025)

+0.6% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 52th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.6%
5-year growth
+2.8%
Change in 1 year
+64
Change in 5 years
+304
Growth rank in NSW
52th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,200), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
10,563
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$1,179
Dwelling vacancy
6.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
309 of 4,613
Median monthly mortgage
$1,348
Employment rate
48.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,280 / 458 / 534 (+ 25 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,236
Against the person
295
Against property
497
Rate per 1,000 residents
112.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 36 residents
State safety percentile
80.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.6%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order298
  • Breach Bail Conditions527
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault274
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment387
  • Malicious Damage To Property339

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
940.5
Median ICSEA percentile
21th
School list
  • Grafton High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 941 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 768 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Grafton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 907 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 476 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1020 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 14% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Westlawn Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 467 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

148 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Clarence Valley Anglican Junior School
  • Fitzroy St Opp Grafton Shoppingworld
  • Fitzroy St Opp TAFE NSW Grafton
  • Grafton Post Office, Victoria St
  • Grafton Public School, Queen St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

149 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 restaurants · 3 cafes · 6 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 6 places of worship · 2 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life16 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport148 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
79/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.28
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.14
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.51
Food & drink(12)
  • Hank’s KitchenBakery

    29 Prince Street

  • Heart & Soul Wholefood CafeCafe

    124A Prince Street

  • Sunrise on Turf CafeCafe
  • Toast EspressoCafe

    31 Prince Street

  • Clocktower HotelPub
  • Crown HotelPub

    1 Prince Street, Grafton

  • Grafton HotelPub
  • Jacaranda HotelPub

    154 Pound Street, Grafton

  • Roches Family HotelPub
  • Village Green HotelPub

    230 Pound Street, Grafton

  • Clocktower Restaurant & BarRestaurant
  • Fountain CourtRestaurant
Shopping(5)
  • GDSC Butcher ShopButcher
  • EG AustraliaConvenience store
  • ALDISupermarket

    163-169 Prince Street

  • ColesSupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
  • Joan Muir Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Grafton Regional LibraryLibrary
  • Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolSchool

    39 Victoria Street, Grafton

  • Grafton High SchoolSchool

    97 Mary Street, Grafton

  • Grafton Public SchoolSchool
  • Grafton Public SchoolSchool

    Grafton

  • Saint Marys Primary SchoolSchool
  • Westlawn Public SchoolSchool

    Grafton

Health & services(4)
  • Clarence Valley ImagingClinic
  • Grafton Dental CentreDentist
  • Grafton Base HospitalHospital

    174 Arthur Street, Grafton

  • Queen Street ClinicMedical clinic

    33 Queen Street, Grafton

Sport & outdoors(21)
  • GDSC Golf CourseGolf course
  • ji JustinGym
  • courtyardPark
  • Gordon Wingfield ParkPark
  • Jaccaranda ParkPark
  • Market SquarePark
  • McKenzie ParkPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • North ParkPark
  • Park
  • Pioneer ParkPark
  • See ParkPark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (2)
  • Grafton Sports CentreSports centre

    Powell Street, Grafton

  • Ellem OvalSports field
  • Frank McGuren FieldSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(3)
  • Schaeffer House MuseumMuseum
  • Criterion TheatreTheatre

    149 Oliver Street

  • Saraton TheatreTheatre
Transport(15)

15 bus stops

Other(59)
  • Norco RuralAgrarian

    19-21 Queen Street, Grafton

  • Grafton Chiropractic CentreAlternative

    141 Fitzroy Street

  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • NABBank

    37 Prince Street, Grafton

  • WestpacBank
  • See Park BBQBbq
  • Bench (2)
  • Cyclesports GraftonBicycle
  • Grafton City CyclesBicycle
  • Mulga Bills Bicycle ShopBicycle
  • Grafton Tenpin BowlBowling Alley

    Powell Street, Grafton

  • Grafton Greyhound Racing ClubCamp Site
  • Ken Cassen MazdaCar

    37-39 Turf Street, Grafton

  • Burson Auto PartsCar Parts

    130 Prince Street, Grafton

  • Grafton City BatteriesCar Parts

    135 Fitzroy Street

  • HertzCar Rental
  • Beadmans Exhaust & Suspension CentreCar repair

    133 Fitzroy Street

  • VinniesCharity
  • Clock TowerClock
  • Grafton TAFE CollegeCollege
  • Grafton Court HouseCourthouse
  • Big WDepartment Store
  • TargetDepartment Store
  • CetnajElectrical
  • NRMAEV charging
  • Grafton Fire StationFire station

    94 Prince Street, Grafton

  • Doberer Memorial FountainFountain
  • Fountain
  • Grafton & District FuneralsFuneral Directors

    94 Victoria Street

  • Grafton Regional GalleryGallery

    158 Fitzroy Street, Grafton

  • Grave Yard
  • Grafton District Services ClubLicensed Club
  • Grafton MallMall

    27 King Lane

  • Civic MotelMotel

    153 Pound Street, Grafton

  • Crown Hotel MotelMotel
  • Quality Inn GraftonMotel
  • The Abbey MotelMotel
  • Clarence Valley ConservatoriumMusic School
  • Grafton Shoppingworld undercover parkingParking
  • Parking (12)
  • Parking Space
  • BPPetrol station
  • EG Ampol GraftonPetrol station

    75-77 Fitzroy Street, Grafton

  • Christ Church CathedralPlace of worship
  • Grafton Free Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship

    172 Fitzroy Street

  • Grafton Uniting ChurchPlace of worship

    126 Prince Street, Grafton

  • Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Presbyterian Church of Eastern AustraliaPlace of worship
  • Salvation ArmyPlace of worship
  • Grafton Police StationPolice
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Grafton Post OfficePost office

    Victoria Street

  • Grafton Correctional CentrePrison
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (3)
  • Slipway
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Track (9)
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

14 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bishop Druitt ParkPark
  • Corcoran ParkPark
  • courtyardPark
  • Gordon Wingfield ParkPark
  • Grafton Girl Guides ParkPark
  • Jaccaranda ParkPark
  • Market SquarePark
  • McKenzie ParkPark
  • Memorial ParkPark
  • North ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
16

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

6 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Grafton Free Presbyterian Church

    172 Fitzroy Street

  • Grafton Uniting Church

    126 Prince Street, Grafton

  • Presbyterian Church
  • Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia
  • Salvation Army

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
6
Nearest hospital
Grafton Base Hospital (1.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Clarence Valley ImagingClinic
  • Grafton Base HospitalArthur StreetHospital
  • Grafton Chiropractic CentreFitzroy StreetAlternative
  • Grafton Dental CentreDentist
  • Grafton GP Super ClinicClinic
  • Queen Street ClinicQueen StreetDoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
508
Participants per 1,000 residents
46.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 19°
Rainfall
504 mm · ~63 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 15°
Rainfall
522 mm · ~65 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
18° / 8°
Rainfall
199 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
23° / 13°
Rainfall
270 mm · ~34 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 42 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 PRINCE STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    5 MATHESON STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Market; Community facility
    173 ARTHUR STREET GRAFTON 2460Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    345 NORTH STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    57 BACON STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    234 POWELL STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    345 NORTH STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool
    5 IBIS COURT GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    382 DOBIE STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    9 KIAH PLACE GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1 KENSEI CLOSE GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation facility (indoor)
    103 POUND STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    47 QUEEN STREET GRAFTON 2460Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    326 OLIVER STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure
    74 MCHUGH STREET GRAFTON 2460Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Swimming pool
    10 BREIMBA STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    215 ARTHUR STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    11 CROWN STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Business premises; Erection of a new structure
    54-74 FITZROY STREET GRAFTON 2460Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    45A ALICE STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1 PARK LANE GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing
    14 KENSEI CLOSE GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    54-74 FITZROY STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    232-236 NORTH STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • April 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal)
    148 HOOF STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    55 FITZROY STREET GRAFTON 2460Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision
    229 BACON STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    49 TURF STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 HOWE STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    Shop 6, 70 prince street, Grafton nsw 2460Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    213 HOOF STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    11 WAGHORN WAY GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • February 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    2 MARK CLOSE GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    146 POWELL STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    350 DOBIE STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Group home; Group home (transitional); Residential Accommodation
    46 MARY STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 CEDAR STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    340 NORTH STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences
    312/-/DP1314410Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Minor building alterations (external)
    72 TURF STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure
    6-8 VILLIERS STREET GRAFTON 2460Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    6 FORD STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    144 QUEEN STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    340 OLIVER STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool
    53 KENT STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like
    1 JORDAN CLOSE GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • November 2025

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation
    37 FITZROY STREET GRAFTON 2460Determined
  • Small bar; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise
    56 DUKE STREET GRAFTON 2460Rejected
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    149 TURF STREET GRAFTON 2460Additional Information Requested

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 heritage places

  • Arcola - house, stables, garden, fence150 Victoria Street GraftonSHR
  • Cathedral Church of Christ the King (inc hall and cottages)Duke Street, GraftonSHR
  • Grafton Correctional Centre170 Hoof Street GraftonSHR
  • Grafton rail and road bridge over Clarence RiverGraftonSHR
  • Saraton Theatre95 Prince Street GraftonSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Page
Member of Parliament
Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,373
Turnout (2025)
91.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.4 km away).

Coalition 67.7%Labor 32.3%

8.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • GraftonLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • Grafton CentralLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Grafton EastLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • South Grafton CentralLabor 30.6% · Coalition 69.4% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • Grafton NorthLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)3.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Clarence Valley Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

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