Griffin

Griffin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Griffin is around 13,383. This represents an increase of 1,088 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,295. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data released by the ABS in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date, is 13,247. This results in a population density ratio of 795 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Griffin has shown resilient growth patterns with an 8.1% compound annual growth rate. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are used. By 2041, Griffin is projected to have a population increase of 4,765 persons, reflecting a gain of 34.6% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Griffin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Griffin has seen approximately 130 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 651 homes. As of FY26, 28 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 3.6 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand outpaces supply, which typically influences prices and competition among buyers. The average construction value of new dwellings is $399,000, slightly above the regional average.

In FY26, $22.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Griffin records elevated construction levels (46.0% above regional average per person over five years), offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, recent periods show moderated development activity.

New developments consist of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% medium-high density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 354 people, reflecting a quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Griffin will gain 4,629 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Griffin has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

In total, 27 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Upgrades, Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay) - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct, Moreton Bay Marine Education and Discovery Centre, and Griffin Crest Estate. Below is a list detailing those likely to be most relevant.

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Griffin has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Griffin's workforce is skilled with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.6% as of AreaSearch data aggregation in December 2025. Then, 7,747 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 4.1%, 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate.

Workforce participation was high at 83.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses in December 2025, 14.5% of residents worked from home. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Health care & social assistance had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical employed only 4.9% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Griffin's labour force decreased by 0.5%, with a corresponding 0.9% employment decline, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffin's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations not accounting for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 indicates that Griffin suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $62,416 and an average level of $69,700. These figures are slightly above national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively in Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,506 (median) and $77,618 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Griffin cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income distribution reveals that 48.4% of residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, with a total of 6,477 people. This pattern is similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupy this income range. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 61st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Griffin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.4% houses and 27.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffin was 5.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented dwellings at 54.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,941, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $385, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Griffin's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Griffin features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 81.1 percent of all households, including 41.5 percent couples with children, 24.2 percent couples without children, and 14.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9 percent, with lone person households at 15.5 percent and group households comprising 3.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Griffin exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Griffin Trail residents aged 15+ have 24.7% holding university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 43.4%, with advanced diplomas at 14.1% and certificates at 29.3%. Educational participation is high, with 32.8% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (12.9%), secondary (6.3%), and tertiary (4.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Griffin has seven active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 221 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 449 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Griffin's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, with 7% using train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 31 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Griffin's health indicators show below-average results, based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% of Griffin's total population (~7,336 people) has private health cover, a rate found to be fairly high. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.5% and 8.4% of residents respectively. 76.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 4.7% of residents aged 65 and over (629 people), which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. National rankings are broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Griffin was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Griffin's population showed high cultural diversity, with 30.8% born overseas and 22.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 38.7%. The 'Other' religion category had a higher representation in Griffin at 7.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, English and Australian were the top groups at 25.1% and 24.1% respectively, while 'Other' accounted for 13.0%. Notably, New Zealand-born residents comprised 1.7% (vs regional 1.0%), Maori 2.2% (vs 1.1%), and Samoan 1.6% (vs 0.9%).

Griffin hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Griffin's median age in 2021 was 29, lower than Greater Brisbane's 36 and Australia's 38. The 25-34 age group constituted 23.2%, significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Meanwhile, the 65-74 cohort stood at 2.7%. Post-census data reveals that the 35-44 age group grew from 17.7% to 19.5%, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 24.7% to 23.2%. By 2041, projections indicate a substantial increase in the 45-54 age group, rising by 69% from 1,137 to 1,924 people. Conversely, the 85+ cohort is expected to show minimal growth of just 13 people.