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Grafton score: 24/100 (Low) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Grafton safe? Australia travel risk

Is Grafton safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026

Grafton scores 24/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Australia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 18 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Grafton scores 24/100 (Low). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Australia (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Grafton: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.

Driven by: natural hazards (44/100) and security (23/100).

A score of 24 is higher than the scores of 12% of the 241 countries we cover.

Consult the Australia travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Location & Spatial Data

In the New South Wales territory, Grafton is established at 29.6833° S, 152.9333° E. It lies 718.6 km SSW relative to Canberra. Time zone observed: Australia/Sydney.

Region
New South Wales
Coordinates
29.6833° S, 152.9333° E
Elevation
7 m
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Population
10,408
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Brisbane (246.5 km N).

Transit Links & Medical Facilities

Aviation Hub Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN) 12.4 km SE
Hospital Care Grafton Base Hospital 1.2 km NE
Police Station Grafton Police Station 1.1 km S

Proximate Regional Communities (Australia)

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Australia travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Australia entry requirements.

Surrounding Places with Full Dossiers

Ballina 10
108.1 km NNE
Byron Bay 10
133.3 km NNE

Questions travellers ask about Grafton

Is Grafton safe?

Grafton currently scores 24/100 on our composite travel risk index (low risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Australia (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.

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