# Grafton

> city in New South Wales, Australia

**Wikidata**: [Q1025587](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1025587)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grafton,_New_South_Wales)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/grafton

## Summary
Grafton is a city in New South Wales, Australia, serving as the administrative center for the Clarence Valley Council and having a population of around 10,408 residents as of the 2016 census.

## Key Facts
- Country: Australia (cited from census data)
- Population: 10,408 (suburb and locality, 2016 census), 10,563 (suburb and locality, 2021 census), 17,155 (urban centre and locality, 2021 census)
- Coordinates: -29.6817° latitude, 152.9344° longitude
- Postal code: 2460
- Capital of: Clarence Valley Council
- Elevation: 5 meters above sea level
- Temperature records: Maximum 46.3°C (2017-02-12), Minimum -2.2°C (1970-07-17)
- Electoral districts: Associated with Clarence (electoral district) and Page (division of Australian House of Representatives)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Grafton? Grafton had a population of 10,408 residents in the 2016 Australian Census, 10,563 in the 2021 Census for the suburb and locality, and 17,155 for the urban centre and locality.
- What is the administrative relationship of Grafton? Grafton serves as the capital of the Clarence Valley Council.
- What are the temperature extremes recorded in Grafton? The highest temperature recorded was 46.3°C on February 12, 2017, and the lowest was -2.2°C on July 17, 1970.
- What are the postal codes used for Grafton? The postal code for Grafton is 2460.

## Why It Matters
Grafton serves as an important administrative and economic center for the Clarence Valley region in New South Wales, Australia. As the capital of the Clarence Valley Council, it provides governance and services to the surrounding areas. The city's population and infrastructure support regional development and connectivity. Its historical significance and role in local governance make it a key location for the region's development.

## Notable For
- Administrative center: Serves as the capital of Clarence Valley Council
- Temperature extremes: Recorded highest temperature of 46.3°C and lowest of -2.2°C
- Population growth: Increased from 10,408 in 2016 to 17,155 in 2021 for the urban area
- Geographic significance: Located at coordinates -29.6817°, 152.9344°

## Body
### Geography and Location
Grafton is situated in New South Wales, Australia, with coordinates at -29.68166666666667 latitude and 152.9344444 longitude. It has an elevation of 5 meters above sea level. The city is part of the Clarence Valley Council and is located within the Great Marlow parish of New South Wales.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Grafton has been documented through Australian censuses:
- 2016 Census: 10,408 residents (suburb and locality)
- 2021 Census: 10,563 residents (suburb and locality)
- 2021 Census: 17,155 residents (urban centre and locality)

The population breakdown includes 5,010 males and 5,405 females as of the 2016 census.

### Administrative and Political Status
Grafton serves as the capital of the Clarence Valley Council, which is the local government area governing the region. The city is associated with two electoral districts:
- Clarence (electoral district of New South Wales)
- Page (division of the Australian House of Representatives)

### Climate and Weather
Grafton experiences temperature extremes:
- Maximum recorded temperature: 46.3°C on February 12, 2017
- Minimum recorded temperature: -2.2°C on July 17, 1970

### Infrastructure and Services
The postal code for Grafton is 2460. The city has a UN/LOCODE of AUGFN and is represented by various identifiers including a Geonames ID of 2164771 and an OpenWeatherMap city ID of the same number.

### Related Suburbs and Communities
Grafton shares borders with several adjacent suburbs and localities:
- Alumy Creek
- Great Marlow
- Carrs Peninsula
- Carrs Creek
- Carrs Island
- Clarenza
- Waterview
- South Grafton

### Historical and Cultural Significance
Grafton has been documented in historical sources such as the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. The city has connections to various knowledge repositories including WorldCat, Library of Congress, and the Australian War Memorial.

### References and Identifiers
The city has multiple identifiers across different knowledge systems:
- Wikidata ID: Q63408358
- VIAF ID: 124448449
- SNARC ID: 1921
- Curlie ID: Regional/Oceania/Australia/New_South_Wales/Localities/G/Grafton/
- Freebase ID: /m/01n2mp
- MusicBrainz area ID: 8e084dca-0aaa-4dce-a5fb-38733dc4059a
- Geonames ID: 2164771
- OpenStreetMap relation ID: 6069900
- Australian War Memorial ID: PL1031
- Archinform location ID: 6671
- Library of Congress authority ID: n88278708
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007567477005171
- Encyclopædia Britannica online ID: place/Grafton-New-South-Wales

### Language and Accessibility
Grafton's Wikipedia page is available in multiple languages including Armenian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Catalan, Cebuano, Cherokee, Czech, Welsh, Danish, German, English, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, Irish, Indonesian, Italian, Georgian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Punjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Simple English, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

## References

1. [Source](http://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC11733)
2. Geographical Names Register
3. [Source](https://linked.data.gov.au/dataset/asgsed3/SAL/11739)
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. MusicBrainz
7. [Source](http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC11733)
8. [Grafton](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL11739)
9. [Source](https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/UCL113005)
10. Clarence Valley Council
11. GeoNames
12. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/au.htm)
13. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
14. [Bureau of Meteorology](http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_058130_All.shtml)
15. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File