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Grafton vs Noarlunga — which is best for growth?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $900kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Grafton

    NSW · 2460
    41Below trend
    Median
    $530k
    5y growth
    5.0%/yr
    BalancedWatch supply easing

  2. Noarlunga

    SA · 5168
    64Strong
    Median
    $545k
    5y growth
    10.8%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

Metric breakdown

Each row scores 0–100 against a fixed benchmark. The leader on each row is highlighted.

Metric · weight
Grafton
Noarlunga
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
505.0%/yr
10010.8%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
592.9%
884.4%
Rental demand
weight 10%
352.6%
701.2%
Population growth
weight 12%
656.5%
656.5%
Income growth
weight 12%
5213.0%
6015.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
0–
Affordability
weight 8%
4141% under cap
3939% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
20+6.0% YoY
70-4.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

Where each suburb leads the field, with the count of dimensions won.

  1. Grafton

    2/8
    • Population growth
    • Affordability

  2. Noarlunga

    5/8
    • Capital growth (5y)
    • Rental yield
    • Rental demand
    • Income growth
    • Supply tightening

Why Grafton

Watch supply easing

population +6.5% (5y), 2.9% gross yield.

Drivers
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
  • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
  • No major construction project in this state

Construction ·Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2494.3 kmApproved · 2031

Why Noarlunga

Stable entry point

10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.

Drivers
  • Capital growth10.8%/yr
  • Rental yield4.4%
  • Tight rentals1.2%
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state