Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Grafton

106 km²

Grafton has a larger-than-average population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by fewer university graduates than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Grafton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population19,255▲ +4.9%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.4%People aged 65 and over24.5%Children under 1518.9%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +25.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Grafton, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Seniors (65+)24.5%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Young adults (25–44)21.6%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In Grafton, the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (12%).

Married39%
Never married36%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Grafton, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia87.2%

England1.4%

New Zealand0.7%

India0.5%

Philippines0.4%

South Africa0.1%

China0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Italy0.0%

Ancestry

In Grafton, the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (9%).

Australian45.4%

English40.8%

Irish10.9%

Scottish9.9%

German4.3%

Italian1.5%

Dutch1.0%

Filipino0.7%

Chinese0.6%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

In Grafton, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Punjabi (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only90.5%

Punjabi0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.0%

Italian0.0%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion38.2%

Religious affiliation

In Grafton, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity56%
No religion42%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.6%

Highest year of school

In Grafton, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (37%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1234.9%

Year 1033.3%

Year 9 or below15.6%

Year 116.9%

Highest qualification level

In Grafton, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV39.1%

Bachelor degree13.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Certificate I / II3.7%

Postgraduate degree2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Field of qualification

In Grafton, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Engineering & related (15%).

Management & commerce16.1%

Society & culture13.1%

Engineering & related12.2%

Health11.2%

Education8.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Architecture & building5.4%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Creative arts1.9%

Information technology1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$607▲ +42.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,125▲ +42.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,413▲ +44.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.6%

Household income distribution

In Grafton, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49935.4%

$1,500–$2,99924.9%

Under $65023.9%

$3,000–$3,9995.1%

$4,000 or more3.5%

Personal income distribution

In Grafton, the largest group is Under $650 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65048.4%

$650–$1,49931.0%

$1,500–$2,99910.2%

$3,000 or more1.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.2%People with a mental health condition13.1%People needing help with daily activities9.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Grafton, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (10%).

None52.3%

One condition23.1%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Grafton, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis13.5%

Mental health13.1%

Asthma11.0%

Other condition10.0%

Diabetes6.7%

Heart disease6.3%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition3.5%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid25.9%People who served in the Defence Force3.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families23.9%People living alone32.9%▲ +9.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Grafton, the largest group is Couples with children at 45%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (24%).

Couples with children45%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families24%
Other families2%

Household size

In Grafton, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people34.9%

1 person32.9%

3 people13.5%

4 people10.8%

5 people5.2%

6 or more2.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +46.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting32.9%Homes owned outright36.6%Separate (detached) houses82.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.4%▲ +0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Grafton, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Rented (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Owned outright37%
Rented34%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Grafton, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Flat or apartment (8%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Separate house82%
Flat or apartment8%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Grafton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms46.3%

4 bedrooms22.5%

2 bedrooms18.6%

5 or more5.6%

1 bedroom4.6%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Grafton, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (17%).

$200–$34951.3%

$350–$54927.8%

Under $20016.2%

$550–$7490.9%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Grafton, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 53%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79950.9%

Under $1,00023.9%

$1,800–$2,99916.6%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.8%▼ -30.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Grafton, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (34%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle43.0%

2 vehicles33.7%

3 vehicles10.8%

No vehicle7.8%

4 or more4.8%

How people get to work

In Grafton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (8%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)67.8%

Worked at home7.1%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Walked3.7%

Bicycle1.1%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.8%Recent arrivals from overseas11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.0%Labour-force participation49.5%Employed full-time56.1%

Industries people work in

In Grafton, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Public administration & safety (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.8%

Retail trade11.4%

Public administration & safety11.3%

Education & training8.7%

Accommodation & food8.3%

Construction7.7%

Manufacturing5.0%

Transport & warehousing4.0%

Other services4.0%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Grafton, the largest group is Community & personal service at 18%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Community & personal service18.1%

Professionals15.5%

Labourers13.3%

Technicians & trades12.3%

Clerical & administrative12.2%

Sales workers10.6%

Managers9.2%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Areas within Grafton

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Nearby areas

Grafton Surrounds Woolgoolga - Arrawarra Maclean - Yamba - Iluka Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca Korora - Emerald Beach Dorrigo Coffs Harbour - North Evans Head

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