New South Wales · Postcode 2460
Grafton postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 493 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Grafton at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Grafton ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Grafton vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Grafton | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,179 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,348 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Grafton is a locality 493 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2460. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Clarence Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Grafton has a population of 10,563 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,179, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 962 (9.1% of residents).
Housing in Grafton includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,348, with 4,309 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Grafton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Grafton area, including Grafton High School, Grafton Public School, Westlawn Public School and others.
Grafton is part of the Inverell - Tenterfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Grafton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2460 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 10,563 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,179/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $641/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,348 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 12.7 km² |
| Population Density | 834/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,309 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 962 (9.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -29.6816894 |
| Longitude | 152.9336547 |
| Distance from Sydney | 493 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Inverell - Tenterfield |
| Local Government | Clarence Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
| State Electorate | Northern Tablelands |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,862 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,174 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,325 (22.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,495 (23.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,703 (25.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,497 (14.2%) |
| Asthma | 1,083 (10.3%) |
| Diabetes | 670 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 668 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 414 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 358 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 173 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 364 (8.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,874 (44.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,391 (32.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 609 (14.4%) |
Schools in Grafton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Grafton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Grafton
Same Postcode (2460)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.