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 is approximately 13,148 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 388 people from the 2021 Census count of 12,760, indicating a growth rate of 3.0%. The change is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 13,139 in June 2025 and an additional 418 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 exceeded that of its SA3 area (1.8%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.4% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Griffith Surrounds is expected to grow by approximately 738 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 5.5% over the 16-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 approved approximately 18 dwellings per year on average. Between financial years FY21 and FY25, a total of 93 homes received approval, with an additional 15 approved in FY26 so far. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, which may be beneficial for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $456,000, indicating a focus on the premium market and high-end developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totaled $34.0 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to the rest of NSW, Griffith Surrounds has significantly lower building activity, with 63.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The area's development level is also below the national average, indicating its established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

Recent construction comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With an estimated 773 people per dwelling approval, Griffith Surrounds has a quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that the area will gain 729 residents by 2041 (based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Griffith Surrounds has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Wickham Hill Estate in Griffith, Maxus Estate in Griffith, Yambil Street Upgrade Stage 4, and Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Griffith Surrounds has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation as of December 2025. It employs 7,016 residents, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, which is 1.7% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Griffith Surrounds is 67.4%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

According to Census responses, 13.1% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing (5.8 times the regional average), manufacturing, and health care & social assistance (8.0% of local workers). Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on the count of Census working population to local population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.8%, employment decreased by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Griffith Surrounds SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $51,455 and an average level of $57,413. Both figures were below the national average. In Regional NSW, these levels stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Griffith Surrounds would be approximately $56,765 (median) and $63,338 (average) as of March 2026. Census data showed household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Griffith Surrounds, between the 43rd and 55th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 34.8% of residents (4,575 people), reflecting patterns seen in the region where 29.9% similarly occupied this range. After housing costs, residents retained 91.3% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 4th decile.

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

In Griffith Surrounds, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is in contrast to Regional NSW's dwelling structure, which comprised 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith Surrounds stood at 43.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 24.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,200, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure for Griffith Surrounds was $220, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Griffith Surrounds' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Griffith Surrounds has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households compose 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 account for the remaining 26.4%, with lone person households at 24.3% and group households comprising 2.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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 indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas, each at 1.6%. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 39.5% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (30.6%).

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

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

Griffith Surrounds has 833 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 69 routes, facilitating 799 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is high, with residents typically living 181 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, predominantly by car (90%), while 7% walk. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. In 2021 Census data, 13.1% of residents worked from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 114 trips daily across all routes, resulting in approximately zero weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health outcomes in Griffith Surrounds are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Griffith Surrounds shows below-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average for both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very low, at approximately 48% of the total population (~6,258 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are asthma (10.8%) and arthritis (8.9%), while 67.1% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,488 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

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 lower-than-average cultural diversity, with 82.8% of its population being Australian citizens and 89.0% born in Australia. A majority, 90.4%, spoke English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 69.4% adherents compared to 55.9% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.6%), English (25.6%), and Italian (13.6%), significantly higher than regional averages of 70.8%, 18.4%, and 2.1%, respectively. Notably, Griffith Surrounds had higher percentages of Australian Aboriginal (4.8% vs 4.6%) and Samoan (0.3% vs 0.1%) residents, while Lebanese residents were slightly above the regional average at 0.3%.

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

The median age in Griffith Surrounds is 40 years, which is slightly below Regional NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 13.7% of the local population, higher than the regional average, while those aged 75-84 are underrepresented at 5.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 65-74 age group has increased from 10.1% to 11.7%, but the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.2% to 11.7% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.7%. By 2041, projections show significant demographic shifts in Griffith Surrounds. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to grow by 349 people (50%), from 704 to 1,054. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 52% of the population growth, while the 55-64 and 45-54 cohorts are forecasted to decline in population.