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 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 from the ABS 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, which exceeds the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's growth rate of 7.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (5.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Based on demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for Griffith, with the area expected to grow by 1,144 persons to reach 7,072 people by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a 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 approximately 101 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 508 homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of one new resident per year per dwelling constructed has been observed, 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 to purchasers.

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, providing greater choice for buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This high level suggests strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction in Griffith comprises 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium to high-density housing, promoting affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The area has approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Griffith is projected to add 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.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely affecting 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. 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 3648 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. 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. Public administration & safety showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

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 September 2024 and September 2025, Griffith's employment levels increased by 2.3% and labour force grew by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. ACT recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix indicates 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Griffith SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $85,350. The average income stood at $138,707. Nationally, this places Griffith in the top percentile. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Griffith as of September 2025 would be approximately $96,958 (median) and $157,571 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Griffith rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 36.8% of residents (2,109 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 34.3% occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.9%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income. 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

The latest Census evaluated Griffith's dwelling structures as 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), 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 mortgage repayments were higher at $2,118 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also 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 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, 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 has a higher educational attainment than broader averages: 64.9% of its residents aged 15 and above 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 make up 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: 9.5% in tertiary, 7.0% in secondary, and 6.8% in primary.

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

Griffith's public transport analysis indicates 21 operational stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 22 distinct routes, offering a total of 706 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents usually situated 200 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 100 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 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 relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, although higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 83% of Griffith's total population (4769 people) has private health cover, compared to 78.0% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively, with 69.7% reporting no medical ailments, similar to the 69.8% in Australian Capital Territory.

The area has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (999 people), lower than the 19.9% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges compared to 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's population, born overseas, comprises 27.7%. At home, 20.4% speak a language other than English. Christianity is the predominant religion in Griffith with 39.1%.

Judaism, though small at 0.8%, exceeds the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.6%. The top three ancestral groups are English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, Polish is slightly overrepresented in Griffith compared to regional figures (1.1% vs 1.0%), French shows a minor variance with 0.8% versus the region's 0.9%, and Irish representation stands at 10.4%, close to the regional figure of 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 grown from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 25-34 age group increased from 20.5% to 21.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has declined from 11.4% to 9.8%, and the 45-54 age group has dropped from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Griffith's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 53%, adding 276 residents to reach a total of 802. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is expected to decrease by 7 residents.