Grafton NSW

[bella_again]

Can anyone tell me what its like there??? What is the main employer in the town, is it an open community.  Are there services there for the disabled etc? Is there work etc?

[azureline**]

I personally don't like Grafton. It is big but not a lot of services, imo.

My nephew and his family have left there recently (child with Autism) and did not get a lot of services.

My FIL lived near there and he got aged care services but not of a good standard, imo.

My OH on the other hand, loves Grafton.

[bella_again]

Thanks Azure any feedback positive or negative is appreciated. I was actually wondering why houses are so cheap there.  I'd ideally like to live near Coffs but its a bit out of our budget.

[kengillard]

somewhere between Grafton and Coffs Bella?

[bella_again]

Hi Gill 🙂 I've looked into a few areas but there aren't a lot of choices, its seems most areas near the coast you need a fair bit to break into the bottom end of the market. So I'm trying to find an area that is about middle ground and is an inclusive community for my girls.  Grafton houses are very reasonably priced and I could find a house and unit for my girls if I am smart about it.

However if the area is no good then it would be a waste of time as we need somewhere where we can create a support network for our special needs girls and a community where they can be involved.

[azureline**]

What about trying a fb group for the area? You can do  a search for them and ask to join? You may get better info there, as I don't live there, mine is not very "local"

I know unemployment is high, medical services are not great, can take 2 weeks to get an appointment with your regular doctor. Most services medically are sent to Lismore or Coffs.

[azureline**]

Another thought, if you have a Church you enjoy in your current area, maybe contact the Grafton branch?

[bella_again]

Thanks Azure I've looked up the demographics for the area and its comparable to a lot of places although the unemployment rate is about 8% in 2011 not sure what it is now those were the latest stats I could find.

[foxette-in-sox]

Grafton floods-it floods a LOT lol

There is a prison there & a macca's.

JMO but it's the equivalent of a one horse town.

There WAS a regular boardie on CS who lived there but haven't seen them post for a few years.

I know a family who live out of town on acreage.

I'm writing one liners because I don't think there's much to say about the place lol

I stop there for petrol when I drive to Sydney so I know there's a large BP truck stop sort of place as you drive into town on the left side lol

[azureline**]

It seems a lot of people like Grafton though? South Grafton is the flood area...... the north, not so much.

Fox and I are obviously not being very positive about the city..... I have spent a lot of time there over the years, pony club camps etc, the people are nice in those places, in laws live there too, nephews went to school there.