Griffith (ACT)
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 5,733 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 405 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,328 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,710 in June 2024 and an additional 411 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,077 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (5.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for Griffith, expected to grow by 1,144 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 19.3% over the 17 years.

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

Griffith has seen approximately 101 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, one new resident per year per dwelling constructed has been observed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes is $104,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In FY26, $29.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith shows 117.0% higher new home approvals per person, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for 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. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Future projections show Griffith adding 1,109 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Griffith has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Kingston Foreshore Precinct, and Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba). The following list details 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 ACT has a highly skilled workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of June 2025, 3,505 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below the ACT's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is 71.6%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Public administration & safety has a strong presence, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Construction, however, has limited presence at 3.6%, compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work, as indicated by Census data on working population versus local population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, the ACT saw employment growth of 1.9%, labour force growth of 1.6%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Griffith had a median income among taxpayers of $85,350 during financial year 2022. The average income stood at $138,707 in the same period. These figures place Griffith in the top percentile nationally, compared to $68,678 and $83,634 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. By September 2025, based on a 13.6% growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $96,958 and average income around $157,571. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Griffith rank between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 36.8% of residents (2,109 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket. A substantial proportion, 43.9%, earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity in the suburb. Housing expenses account for 13.8% of income. Residents rank in the 92nd 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

In Griffith, as per the latest Census, 35.7% of dwellings were houses while 64.3% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's 40.7% houses and 59.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith stood at 25.7%, with mortgaged properties at 32.9% and rented ones at 41.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,118, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,275. Weekly rent median was $462 compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $500. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,118 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and 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 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 make up 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 2.2.

The educational profile of Griffith exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Griffith's educational attainment exceeds national 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 at 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.5% in tertiary, 7.0% in secondary, and 6.8% in primary. Schools include St Edmund's College Canberra and St Clare's College, serving a total of 1,782 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1085) and offers one secondary and one K-12 school.

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

Griffith has 21 active public transport stops. These stops are used by buses operating along 22 different routes. Together, these routes facilitate 706 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Griffith is considered good, with residents usually located within 200 meters of the nearest stop. On average, services operate at a frequency of 100 trips per day across all routes, which amounts 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 positive health profile, with low prevalence rates for common conditions among the general population. However, these rates are higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high in Griffith, with approximately 83% of the total population (4,769 people) having it, compared to 78.0% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively. A significant portion, 69.7%, reported being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the 69.8% in Australian Capital Territory. As of 2021, Griffith has a lower percentage of seniors (aged 65 and over) at 17.4% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 19.9%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Griffith was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Griffith's population showed higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas, with 27.7% born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Griffith, accounting for 39.1%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average (0.8% vs 0.6%).

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Polish (1.1% vs regional 1.0%), French (0.8% vs 0.9%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) were overrepresented in Griffith compared to the region.

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 the national median 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 residents aged 25-34 is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the proportion of residents 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 declined from 11.4% to 9.8%, and the proportion of residents 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 residents to reach a total of 802. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 25-34 is expected to decrease by 7.