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Griffin has an estimated 13,390 residents, up from 12,295 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,095 people, or 8.9%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years. 396 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 53.0% of that increase. That puts 796 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Griffin has an estimated population of approximately 13,390 residents, according to AreaSearch research incorporating regional ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 12,295 people, this represents an expansion of 1,095 people (8.9%). This estimate incorporates an AreaSearch resident count of 13,252 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP data release, together with 396 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. Griffin's population density stands at 795 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Across the preceding decade, the suburb of Griffin maintained robust expansion with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%, running ahead of the wider SA3 area. Interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 53.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also delivered positive contributions. SA2 area projections released in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 base year have been adopted by AreaSearch, supplemented by Queensland State Government SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for later periods post-2032 or areas without coverage. Because state-level figures omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings sourced from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking forward to 2041, aggregated SA2-level modeling places the suburb of Griffin in the upper quartile nationally for expansion, forecasting an addition of 4,727 persons, which equates to a cumulative increase of 34.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
623 new dwellings have been approved in Griffin over the past five years, an average of 124 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 70 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 33, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Griffin averaged roughly 124 new residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 623 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 33 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. In the same 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 3.8 people arrived locally for each home constructed, pointing to residential supply lagging demand and creating upward price competition, with new dwellings carrying an average construction cost of $428,000. On the commercial side, $22.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, reflecting a steady development pace.
Per capita residential construction in Griffin over the 5 year period sits 28.0% above the Greater Brisbane average, preserving buyer choice and underwriting established home values even as construction volume has eased recently. Across current building approvals, standalone houses account for 80.0% while townhouses or apartments make up 20.0%, sustaining a traditional low-density footprint centered on family homes. Furthermore, an estimated 414 people per dwelling approval demonstrates the subdued, lower-density development profile of the locality. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Griffin is expected to add 4,589 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction levels appear properly aligned with expected demand, supporting balanced property market conditions without notable price pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Griffin, worth an estimated $4.16 billion. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $44.7 billion. 31 are already under construction and 40 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major planning strategies, infrastructure developments, and regional investments exert a significant influence on local performance, with AreaSearch tracking 27 distinct initiatives relevant to Griffin. Prominent undertakings shaping the area include the Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre, Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, Griffin Crest Estate, and Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay) - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct.
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Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay) - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct
Moreton Bay Central is a 460-hectare Priority Development Area transforming the former Petrie paper mill site into a major knowledge and innovation precinct north of Brisbane. Led by Millovate over a 20-year staged delivery, the masterplan features the UniSC Moreton Bay campus, a private health precinct, commercial spaces, 3,400 dwellings, and the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Griffin Crest Estate
A boutique 400-lot house-and-land estate in Griffin, 23km north of Brisbane CBD, developed by Oxmar Properties. All lots are level, regularly-shaped and easement-free, with a protective covenant ensuring high build quality. The estate is designed for families with parks, play areas, and walking and cycle paths, and offers convenient access to North Lakes Shopping Centre, Dohles Rocks boat ramp, and Moreton Bay. Multiple stages have been released and titled since 2018, with revised master plan updated in 2025 confirming continued lot releases.
Griffin Mews Terrace Homes
Award-winning architect designed terrace homes featuring 88 three-bedroom residences with resort-style amenities including community pool, BBQ areas, and children's playground. Each home includes 3 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, garage and private backyard with stone benchtops and contemporary finishes.
Griffin Pocket Estate
Residential estate development featuring modern homes with contemporary design, landscaped streetscapes, and community amenities. Part of Griffin's ongoing urban development providing affordable housing options for families and first home buyers in the fast-growing Moreton Bay region.
River Cove Residences
Boutique riverside estate delivering 81 terrace home and land packages along the North Pine River. Land is registered, civil works complete, and home construction is underway with final Stage 9 selling. Partner developers are Thompson Sustainable Homes and Avon Estates.
Riverview Parkway Park Development
New community park development featuring playground facilities, BBQ areas, walking paths, open green spaces, and recreational amenities. Designed to serve the growing Griffin community with family-friendly facilities and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre
The Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre is a proposed state-of-the-art facility located within the Osprey House precinct. It aims to serve as a regional hub for marine conservation and education, featuring interactive exhibits on Quandamooka marine ecosystems, research spaces, and aquaria. The project focuses on protecting local species like dugongs and sea turtles while enhancing ecotourism. As of mid-2025, the project remains in the planning and proposal phase, integrated into the broader environmental strategy for the region.
River Cove Residences - Murrumba Downs
Boutique waterfront estate offering 81 exclusive terrace home and land packages on the North Pine River. Features luxury inclusions, 2550mm ceilings, ducted air conditioning, stone benchtops and landscaping. Located 8 minutes from North Lakes Westfield and IKEA.
7,704 residents of Griffin are employed, from a labour force of 8,079. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 82.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,955, about 74% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area analysis by AreaSearch indicates Griffin possesses a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,704, while local unemployment sits 0.3% above the Greater Brisbane mark of 4.3%. Labor force participation is exceptionally strong at 82.9%, well above the 70.1% recorded for Greater Brisbane. In addition, Census data indicates that 14.5% of working locals worked from home, reflecting conditions influenced by Covid-19 lockdown measures. The resident workforce is predominantly employed across construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Local employment representation in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.9% of workers locally versus 8.9% regionally. Comparisons between resident workers and local Census jobs highlight the primarily residential profile of the area, providing comparatively few jobs within its borders. In the 12 months to March 2026, SALM and ABS figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveal a 1.9% contraction in Griffin's labor force alongside a 2.0% decrease in employed residents, leaving the unemployment level virtually unchanged. By comparison, Greater Brisbane generated employment growth of 3.2% and labor force growth of 3.4%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, with trajectory varying across industries. Extrapolating these industry weightings to Griffin's local sector profile suggests workforce numbers could rise by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a simple structural illustration that excludes localized population projections.
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Median household income in Griffin is $2,013 a week (about $105,000 a year), with median personal income at $978 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,416 a year against an average of $69,700. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate Griffin taxpayers recorded a median income of $62,416 and an average of $69,700, slightly above Australian averages and comparing to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 lifts estimated earnings to $69,506 median and $77,618 average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Griffin's personal, family, and household earnings around the 71st percentile nationally, with 48.4% of residents (6,480 individuals) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket compared to 33.3% across the wider region.
While local housing costs absorb 19.3% of income, disposable earnings remain in the 61st percentile nationally, and the SEIFA income score positions the suburb in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Griffin had 4,156 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 1% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 54% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,941 a month, a total housing cost higher than 90% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Griffin was divided into 72.4% separate houses and 27.6% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Brisbane metro registered 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Griffin stood at 5.8%, trailing the metropolitan level, with mortgaged properties comprising 39.9% and rented dwellings accounting for 54.3%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,941 compared to $1,863 for Brisbane metro, while median weekly rent was $385 against $380 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage commitments surpass the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Griffin counted 4,156 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,526 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 81.1% of households in Griffin, comprising couples with children at 41.5%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single parent families at 14.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.9%, divided between lone person households at 15.5% and group households at 3.4%. The average household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.7% of adults in Griffin hold a university qualification, including 17.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,220 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Griffin sits behind regional averages, with 24.7% of locals aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane. Within higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 17.6%, postgraduate credentials account for 4.8%, and graduate diplomas stand at 2.3%. Vocational training is widely held, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (29.3%) and advanced diplomas (14.1%). Student participation is substantial across Griffin, with 32.8% of the community undertaking formal study. Within this cohort, 12.9% attend primary education, 6.3% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.8% are undertaking tertiary education courses.
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Getting around Griffin means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transport Stops Detail
76.0% of residents in Griffin report no long-term health condition. 3.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates point to lower health outcomes in Griffin, with common medical conditions showing higher prevalence across younger and older demographics alike. In addition, private health insurance coverage is relatively strong, covering roughly 55% of the population (~7,340 people). Asthma and mental health issues represent the two most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 8.4% and 9.5% of residents respectively, whereas 76.0% reported no medical ailments compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 years of age experience above-average health results. Those aged 65 and over comprise 4.5% of the population (602 people), well below the 15.0% proportion in Greater Brisbane, with overall national health rankings aligning closely with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.8% of Griffin residents were born overseas and 22.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.1%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Griffin demonstrates considerable cultural diversity relative to most local markets, with 30.8% of residents born abroad and 22.9% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 38.7% of the community. A notable variance occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 7.4% of residents compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary ancestries in Griffin are English at 25.1%, Australian at 24.1%, and Other at 13.0%. Several communities show higher relative representation than regional figures, including New Zealand at 1.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori at 2.2% (compared to 1.1%), and Samoan at 1.6% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Griffin is 29, younger than 98% of areas nationally. 35.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic profile of Griffin is heavily oriented toward young family cohorts. Updated figures to August 2026 indicate that 25 - 44 year olds comprise 43.2% of residents compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane, while elderly and retiree cohorts aged 65+ account for 4.5% versus 15.0% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 29 years, identical to the 2021 Census and 7 years younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that time, as well as below the national median of 38. Children and young adults aged 0 - 24 have shifted from 40.4% at the Census to an estimated 37.9%.
By 2041, this 0 - 24 cohort is projected to see the largest absolute increase, gaining 1,653 residents (33%) to reach 6,728, while elderly and retiree groups are forecast to expand fastest in percentage terms, climbing 86% to 1,122 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Griffin
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 11 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 396 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (12,295 at the 2021 Census → 13,390 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31254). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.