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 was around 5,851 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 523 people from the 2021 Census figure of 5,328. The change was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 5,828 in June 2025 and an additional 414 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 2,119 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census surpassed both the state (8.3%) and SA4 region averages. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, also based on 2022 figures. Future demographic trends projected an above median population growth for Griffith, with an expected increase of 1,033 persons to reach a total of 7,884 by 2041, reflecting a gain of 17.2% over the 16-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, four approvals have been recorded. This averages out to one new resident per year per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions. The average construction value of these new homes is $104,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options.

In this financial year alone, Griffith has seen $29.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Comparatively, Griffith shows 116.0% higher new home approvals per person than the Australian Capital Territory, reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction trends indicate 28.0% detached houses and 72.0% medium to high-density housing, catering to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers seeking more affordable entry points. With approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, there is room for growth in Griffith. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Griffith is projected to add 1,008 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 1,008 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to affect the area. Notable ones include Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct. Relevant projects are listed below.

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

Griffith's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of December 2025, 3657 residents were employed, with a 2.5% lower unemployment rate than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) 3.8%, and similar workforce participation at 70.4%.

Approximately 14.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts are considered. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Griffith has a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 3.6% compared to the regional 6.8%. Local employment opportunities exist, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, ACT recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment rising 0.3 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 between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ended June 2023, Griffith SA2 had median income among taxpayers at $87,813 with average level standing at $141,709. This ranks in the top percentile nationally compared to ACT levels of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since June 2023, estimated median income is approximately $96,981 and average at $156,503 as of March 2026. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Griffith, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 36.8% of residents (2,153 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to metropolitan regions at 34.3%. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.9%) above $3,000/week reflects strong economic capacity in Griffith. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income, with residents ranking 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 recorded in the latest Census, comprised 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith was at 25.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (32.9%) or rented (41.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Griffith was $2,118, above the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Griffith was $462, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Griffith's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $2,118 than the Australian average of $1,863. Griffith's median weekly rents were also substantially higher at $462 than 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 account for 41.4%, composed of 35.8% lone person households and 5.6% group households. The median household size is 2.1 people, 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 is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 64.9% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. The area has a significant educational advantage with bachelor degrees being the 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% 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

Griffith has 21 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 89 different routes, offering a total of 5,132 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents living an average of 200 meters from the nearest stop. Most Griffith residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 73%, followed by walking at 10% and bus at 9%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 733 trips per day, equating to approximately 244 weekly trips per 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 (4,903 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.8% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%, while 69.7% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (988 people), higher than the 14.3% in 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, as per the census conducted on the 29th of August, 2016, exhibited a higher degree of cultural diversity compared to most local markets. The proportion of overseas-born residents stood at 27.7%, while those speaking languages other than English at home constituted 20.4%. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Griffith, with 39.1% adherents.

Notably, Judaism showed an overrepresentation in Griffith compared to the Australian Capital Territory, with 0.8% versus 0.2%, respectively. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 25.7%, Australian at 20.8%, and Other at 11.1%. Some ethnic groups showed significant variations: Polish residents were overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to the regional average of 0.8%; French residents stood at 0.8% versus the regional 0.5%; and Irish residents numbered 10.4% against the regional figure of 8.4%.

Griffith's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Griffith's median age is 38 years, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of Griffith's population aged 35-44 has increased from 13.3% to 15.3%, while the proportion aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.5% to 12.5%. The proportion of residents aged 15-24 has also dropped, from 11.4% to 10.4%. By 2041, Griffith's age profile is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 47%, adding 243 people and reaching a total of 763. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by just 1%, an increase of 13 people.