Schools in Grafton 2460, New South Wales

A mix of families, retirees and working professionals, with employment in health, education, government services, agriculture and trades. Housing ranges from Federation-era homes to newer estates, with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle centred on the river, sport and community festivals.

• Grafton Shoppingworld (Prince St)
• Grafton HomeBase bulky-goods precinct (South Grafton)
• Grafton Base Hospital
• Ferry Park Visitor Information Centre
• Grafton Regional Gallery
• Saraton Theatre (heritage cinema)
• Cafes, pubs and restaurants along Prince Street and the CBD
• Bunnings Warehouse (South Grafton)
• Grafton Library (Clarence Regional Library), Prince Street, Grafton

• Grafton (NSW TrainLink) station in South Grafton with XPT services to Sydney and Brisbane
• Local town bus routes connecting North and South Grafton, Junction Hill and nearby villages; NSW TrainLink regional coaches
• Pacific Highway (A1) access nearby, Gwydir Highway (B76), Summerland Way (B91), Big River Way and Armidale Road
• Clarence Valley Regional (Grafton) Airport at Clarenza for regional services

• Clarence River foreshore, boating and fishing
• Saraton Theatre and Grafton Regional Gallery
• Grafton Showground and annual Grafton Show
• Grafton Racecourse (Clarence River Jockey Club, Grafton Cup Carnival)
• Fisher Park sporting precinct and Grafton Hockey/Cricket facilities
• Grafton Olympic Pool/Aquatic Centre
• Annual Jacaranda Festival (late Oct–Nov)
• See Park
• Market Square
• Memorial Park
• Fisher Park
• Susan Island Nature Reserve
• Ferry Park (South Grafton riverfront)

Multiple long day care, preschool and family day care options across Grafton and South Grafton; places generally available with earlier booking recommended for infants.

• Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour campus (~85km south)
• Southern Cross University – Lismore campus (~150km north-west)
• University of New England – Armidale campus (~220km west)