Griffith Surrounds

Griffith Surrounds is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Griffith Surrounds' population was around 13,320 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 560 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,760. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,019 in June 2024 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 0.60 persons per square kilometer. Griffith Surrounds' growth rate of 4.4% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.7% to overall population gains during 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, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, Griffith Surrounds is expected to grow by approximately 720 persons by 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.1% over the seventeen-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Griffith Surrounds is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Griffith Surrounds has received approximately 18 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY21-FY25, it had 93 homes approved, with an additional 11 approved in FY26 to date. Despite population decline during this period, the development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which could be beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $456,000, indicating a focus on premium developments by developers. In FY26 so far, commercial approvals totaled $34.0 million, suggesting significant local business investment. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Griffith Surrounds has significantly lower building activity (63.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. This level is also under the national average, implying the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction consists mainly of standalone homes (93.0%) with a smaller portion being medium and high-density housing (7.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low density character favoring family homes.

The population per dwelling approval estimate is 773 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Griffith Surrounds will gain 419 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should meet demand and potentially facilitate further population growth beyond projections.

Griffith Surrounds has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 54 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are Wickham Hill Estate - Griffith, Maxus Estate - Griffith, Yambil Street Upgrade Stage 4, and Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Griffith Surrounds demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Griffith Surrounds has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.2% over the past year.

There are 7,243 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is at 64.4%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs 5.8 times the regional average, while health care & social assistance employs 8.0% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.2%, labour force increased by 5.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith Surrounds's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.4% over five years and 10.4% over ten years, assuming population projections remain constant for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Griffith Surrounds SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,027 and an average level of $56,249 in the financial year 2022. These figures are below the national average, with Rest of NSW reporting levels of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $56,335 and the average around $63,342, accounting for a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Griffith Surrounds rank modestly, between the 43rd and 55th percentiles. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.8% of residents (4,635 people), a pattern also seen in the region where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 91.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Griffith Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Griffith Surrounds, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 96.5% houses and 3.4% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith Surrounds was 43.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented dwellings at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,200, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent in Griffith Surrounds was $220, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $250. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,863 and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 73.6% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 30.0% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.4%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 14.6%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 13.3% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 2.4% in tertiary education.

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

Griffith Surrounds has 683 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 62 routes that collectively facilitate 677 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate with residents located an average of 419 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 96 trips per day, equating to approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Griffith Surrounds is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Griffith Surrounds faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 48% of the total population (~6,393 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 10.8 and 8.9% of residents respectively. A total of 67.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of NSW. As of 2016, 18.3% of residents were aged 65 and over (2,432 people).

Griffith Surrounds ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Griffith Surrounds had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 82.8% of its population being Australian citizens, 89.0% born in Australia, and 90.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Griffith Surrounds, making up 69.4% of the population, compared to 66.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.6%), English (25.6%), and Italian (13.6%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented in Griffith Surrounds at 4.8%, compared to 5.1% regionally. Samoan and Lebanese populations were also notable for their lower representation: 0.3% each, compared to regional percentages of 0.8% and 0.2% respectively.

Griffith Surrounds's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Griffith Surrounds was 40 years in 2021, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 25-34 age group made up 12.9% of the population in Griffith Surrounds, compared to the Rest of NSW average, indicating over-representation. Conversely, the 75-84 year-olds were under-represented at 5.1%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 65-74 age group grew from 10.1% to 11.3%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 14.2% to 12.2%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic changes in Griffith Surrounds. The 75-84 age group is projected to expand by 337 people (49%), reaching 1,022 individuals. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 53% of the total growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 45-54 age groups are forecasted to experience population declines.