Grafton, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2460 · Clarence Valley Council
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Activities around Grafton
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Sports
- Football (AFL) (1 in Grafton · 1 within 5 km) — Grafton Auskick Centre (1.2 km)
- Martial arts (1 in Grafton · 1 within 5 km) — C4 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grafton (0.2 km)
- Other sports (1 in Grafton · 1 within 5 km) — Clarence River Yacht Club (0 km)
- Swimming (1 in Grafton · 1 within 5 km) — Dovedale Swim School (1.3 km)
- Tennis (1 in Grafton · 1 within 5 km) — Grafton City Tennis Club (0.9 km)
Schools within 3 km of Grafton
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7 schools within 3 km of the Grafton centre, 6 with a Grafton address. See all schools with a Grafton address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Libraries (2)
Clarence Regional Library
South Grafton · 1.3 km
Public pools (1)
Sports grounds (4)
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Grafton: 6 kids' activities within 5 km, 6 schools in Grafton, and parks and playgrounds.
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- Clarence Valley Anglican SchoolSchool
- Grafton High SchoolSchool
- Grafton Public SchoolSchool
- South Grafton Public SchoolSchool
- St Mary's Primary School - GraftonSchool
- Westlawn Public SchoolSchool
- McAuley Catholic CollegeSchool
- Clarence River Yacht ClubActivity
- C4 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu GraftonActivity
- Grafton City Tennis ClubActivity
- Grafton Auskick CentreActivity
- Dovedale Swim SchoolActivity
- D.J. D's Karaoke and Music Party HireActivity
- Bundjalung National ParkPark or community place
- Grafton LibraryPark or community place
- Grafton ShowgroundsPark or community place
- Ellem OvalPark or community place
- Grafton Aquatic CentrePark or community place
- Grafton Jacaranda SeasonPark or community place
- Grafton Heritage TrailPark or community place
- Clarence Regional LibraryPark or community place
- McKittrick ParkPark or community place
- Silver Jubilee ParkPark or community place
- Rushforth ParkPark or community place
- South Grafton Soccer FieldsPark or community place
- Corcoran Park Picnic AreaPark or community place
- Bellevue Heights ParkPark or community place
- Volckers ParkPark or community place
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Grafton within Clarence Valley Council
5 of the council area’s 10 activity providers · 1st of 5 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Grafton
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Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: House
Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: Townhouse
Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: House
South Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: House
South Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: House
Grafton, NSW 2460
Property Type: House
Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Grafton
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Grafton | 2,100 |
| South Grafton | 1,707 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Kids activities across Clarence Valley Council
Local guides & reading
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NSW Selective and OC Entry for 2028: Dates, Places and the New Equal-Places Rule
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Junior Soccer in NSW (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
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What Kids Actually Do in NSW (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
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