Griffith (NSW)

Population growth drivers in Griffith are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Griffith's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 21,996. This figure indicates a growth of 1,427 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,569. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,704 in June 2024 and an additional 701 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 390 persons per square kilometer. Griffith's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census surpasses both the SA4 region (4.1%) and non-metro areas, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.7% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovers areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are applied. Growth rates by age group are projected until 2041. Future trends suggest above median population growth for locations outside capital cities. By 2041, Griffith is expected to increase by 3,022 persons, reflecting a total gain of 7.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Griffith among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Griffith recorded approximately 139 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 698 homes. As of FY26, 56 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built yearly between FY21 and FY25. The average construction cost value for new homes is $402,000.

In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $112.5 million. Compared to Rest of NSW, Griffith has 74.0% more building activity per person. New building activity comprises 76.0% detached dwellings and 24.0% attached dwellings. With around 131 people per approval, Griffith reflects a developing area.

By 2041, Griffith is projected to gain 1,716 residents. Current development rates suggest new housing supply will comfortably meet demand, supporting buyers and potential population growth beyond current 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 20 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Griffith Hill Lifestyle Estate, Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment, Wakaden Street Affordable Townhouses, and Favell Street Commercial Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market in Griffith shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Griffith has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 7.8% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 11,003 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 0.7% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is high at 64.2%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a significant presence with an employment share 3.6 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 12.9% compared to the regional average of 16.9%.

Local employment opportunities exist, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 7.8%, labour force by 8.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on June 2022, Griffith SA2's median income among taxpayers is $51,341. The average income in Griffith SA2 for the same period is $58,989. This is lower than national averages. Comparing with Rest of NSW, Griffith's median income is higher by $1,862 and average income is lower by $3,909. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since June 2022 until September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $57,815 and average income would be around $66,428. According to Census data, incomes in Griffith cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 36.6% of Griffith's population (8,050 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is similar to the surrounding region where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income.

Griffith is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Griffith, as per the latest Census evaluation, 80.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 19.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith stood at 32.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.3% and rented ones at 37.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,500, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent figure in Griffith was $300, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $250. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,500 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $300 versus the national figure of $375.

Griffith has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 70.6% of all households, including 32.0% that are couples with children, 26.1% that are couples without children, and 11.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 26.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the average for the Rest of NSW.

Griffith faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

In the specified area, university qualification rates are significantly lower than the NSW average, standing at 18.6%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent among qualifications, with a rate of 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent among residents aged 15 and above, with 34.2% holding such credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (25.7%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (10.9%), secondary education (8.2%), and tertiary education (2.6%).

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

Griffith has 415 active public transport stops, consisting of a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 60 individual routes, offering a total of 1,118 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 117 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 159 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per stop.

Griffith's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Griffith residents show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions like asthma and arthritis affecting 8.4% and 7.5% respectively. Around 70.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of NSW.

Approximately 49% have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The area has 16.4% residents aged 65 and over (3,613 people), lower than Rest of NSW's 18.3%.

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 was found to have a higher proportion born overseas, at 28.4%, compared to most local markets. Furthermore, 29.4% of Griffith residents spoke a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Griffith, with 64.9% of people identifying as such.

However, the category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in Griffith, comprising 4.5% of the population compared to 2.7% across Rest of NSW. In terms of ancestry, Australian-born parents were at 21.0%, English-born at 20.2%, and Italian-born at 17.7%. Notably, these percentages differed from regional averages: Australian-born was lower (26.3%), while Italian-born was higher (12.6%). Additionally, certain ethnic groups showed notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages: Samoan at 1.5% vs 0.8%, Indian at 4.9% vs 2.4%, and Australian Aboriginal at 4.2% vs 5.1%.

Griffith's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Griffith is 37 years, which is lower than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 15.9%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller in number at 8.5% compared to the Rest of NSW figure. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.1% to 14.1% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 11.2%. By 2041, projections show that the 35 to 44 age group will increase by 475 people (15%), from 3,110 to 3,586. Conversely, both the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.