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 is approximately 5,723 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 395 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,328. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: Griffith had an estimated resident population of 5,698 in June 2024 and gained 413 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,073 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's growth rate of 7.4% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and SA4 region averages. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods.

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

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

Griffith has seen approximately 101 new home approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. By FY26, four approvals have been recorded so far. On average, one new resident arrives per new home annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $104,000, reflecting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $29.7 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith records 117% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite recent easing in construction activity. New building activity comprises 28% detached houses and 72% townhouses or apartments, promoting denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, there is room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Griffith will gain 1,119 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects that could affect the region. Notable ones are Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Griffith has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 2.3%. As of September 2025, 3,648 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation was similar to ACT's 72.5%. A moderate 14.1% of residents worked from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading employment industries were public administration & safety, professional & technical, 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 lower representation at 3.6% versus the regional average of 6.8%.

Many residents commuted elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Comparatively, ACT had employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industries. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 on 30 June 2023 for financial year 2023, the Griffith SA2's median income among taxpayers is $87,813 with an average of $141,709. This is exceptionally high nationally compared to Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, 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 that 36.8% of residents (2,106 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, 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 residents rank 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

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 contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith was at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 41.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Griffith was $2,118, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure for Griffith was $462, compared to $450 in Australian Capital Territory. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,118 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $462 compared to 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which 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

Griffith's educational attainment exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 64.9% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common (34.7%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1%, 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, 7.0% in secondary, and 6.8% in primary education.

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

Griffith has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 89 different routes that together facilitate 5,132 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Griffith is rated as good, with residents typically living within 200 meters of the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outwards. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 73%, followed by walking at 10% and bus at 9%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling in Griffith, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The 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. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population, which comprises 4795 people.

This compares to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues impacting 8.8% of residents and asthma affecting 7.5%. A total of 69.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in ACT. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 1025 people, higher than the 14.3% in ACT. 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 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, making up 39.1% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.8% of Griffith's population compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three groups in Griffith are English at 25.7%, Australian at 20.8%, and Other at 11.1%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Polish is overrepresented at 1.1% compared to 0.8% regionally, French at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Irish at 10.4% compared to 8.4%.

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 (20.9%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. 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 those aged 75-84 has risen from 4.9% to 6.2%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 11.4% to 9.6%, and the proportion of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Griffith's age profile will significantly change. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 49%, adding 265 residents and reaching a total of 802 residents in this age group.