Griffith (ACT)

Griffith lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Griffith's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 5733 people. This figure represents an increase of 405 individuals, marking a growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 5328 people. This change can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 5710 in June 2024 and the addition of 411 validated new addresses since the Census date. Griffith's population density stands at 2077 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The city's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state's (5.9%) and its SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind this population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Looking ahead, Griffith is projected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an expected increase of 1144 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 19.3% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Griffith among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Griffith has seen around 101 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. So far in FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1 new resident per year per dwelling constructed was recorded between FY21 and FY25. This suggests a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $569,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, $29.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith shows 117.0% higher new home approvals per person, creating greater choice for buyers. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing, providing more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Future projections show Griffith adding 1,109 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Griffith has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Griffith performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Griffith has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of June 2025, 3,505 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation was 71.6% compared to ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors included public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Griffith showed strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while construction had limited presence at 3.6% compared to the regional average of 6.8%.

Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8%, labour force by 1.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Comparatively, ACT recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.6%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Griffith SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $85,350 with an average income of $138,707. This places Griffith in the top percentile nationally, compared to median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively in the Australian Capital Territory. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median and average incomes for Griffith would be approximately $96,958 and $157,571 respectively. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Griffith rank between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 36.8% of residents (2,109 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the metropolitan region where 34.3% occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners, with 43.9% earning above $3,000 per week, indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.8% of income, and residents rank within the 91st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Griffith features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Griffith's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 40.7% houses and 59.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith was at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented dwellings at 41.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Griffith was $2,118, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,275. The median weekly rent figure in Griffith was $462, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $500. Nationally, Griffith's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,118 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Griffith features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 58.6% of all households, including 22.3% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households making up 5.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

Griffith shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Griffith's educational attainment exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 64.9% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificates at 7.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in tertiary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing primary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Griffith has 21 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are covered by 22 different routes that together facilitate 706 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to these services, with an average distance of 200 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 100 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Griffith's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Griffith residents have a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions, with mental health issues affecting 8.8% and asthma impacting 7.5%. A total of 69.7% of residents reported no medical ailments. Private health cover is exceptionally high in Griffith at approximately 83%, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

This is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 78.0%. The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 19.9%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Griffith was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Griffith was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Griffith, accounting for 39.1% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 0.8% of Griffith's population versus 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups in Griffith are English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.0%, as are French (0.8% vs 0.9%) and Irish (10.4% vs 10.2%).

Griffith's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Griffith's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.8%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Griffith's population aged 35-44 has increased from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has risen from 20.5% to 21.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 11.4% to 9.8%, and the proportion of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Griffith's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 65-74 is projected to grow by 53%, adding 276 people to reach a total of 802 in this age group. However, the number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to decrease by 7 people.