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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Griffith's population is around 5,723 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 395 people (7.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,328 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,698 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 413 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,073 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's 7.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (6.7%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to increase by 1,144 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.6% in total over the 17 years.

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, totalling 508 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 1 new resident per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $104,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $29.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith records 117.0% more new home approvals (per person), creating greater choice for buyers, though construction activity has eased recently. This is well above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. New building activity shows 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. The location has approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Griffith will gain 1,119 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Griffith has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The exceptional employment performance in Griffith places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Griffith possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and 1.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,657 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.5% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (74.6% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 3.6% versus the regional average of 6.8%. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 1.7% alongside the labour force increasing by 1.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Griffith. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Griffith SA2's median income among taxpayers is $87,813, with an average of $141,709. This is exceptionally high nationally, and compares to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $95,944 (median) and $154,831 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Griffith, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.8% of residents (2,106 people), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 43.9% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, while strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income and 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

Dwelling structure within Griffith, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Griffith slightly lagged that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 25.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (41.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,118, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $462, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 58.6% of all households, comprising 22.3% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households comprising 5.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Griffith significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 64.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (7.4%) and certificates (7.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 21 active transport stops operating within Griffith, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 89 individual routes, collectively providing 5,132 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 200 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 73%, with 10% walking and 9% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 14.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 733 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Griffith is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Griffith faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (4,795 people). This compares to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents, respectively, while 69.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,025 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Griffith is Christianity, which makes up 39.1% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 0.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Griffith are English, comprising 25.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Griffith (vs 0.8% regionally), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and Irish at 10.4% (vs 8.4%).

Griffith's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 38 years, Griffith's median age is somewhat higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 while equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (20.9%) but fewer 15 - 24 year-olds (9.6%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.9% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 11.4% to 9.6% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Griffith's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 65 to 74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 49%, adding 265 residents to reach 802.