Griffith (ACT)

Griffith lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The estimated population of the suburb of Griffith (ACT) is around 5,851 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 523 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,328 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 5,828 in June 2025 and an additional 414 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,119 persons per square kilometer, which is above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 9.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state's growth rate of 8.3% and the SA4 region's growth rate, marking Griffith as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population growth.

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 and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Griffith expected to expand by 1,030 persons to reach a total of 7,881 by 2041, reflecting a 17.2% increase over the 16-year period.

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

Griffith has recorded approximately 101 residential properties granted approval per year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 508 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY-26. On average, one new resident arrives per new home each year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current expectations. The average value of new dwellings under development is $569,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY-26, Griffith has registered $29.7 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith records 115.0% more new home approvals per person. This should offer buyers ample choice, although development activity has moderated recently. The location currently averages around 116 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Recent construction in Griffith comprises 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Griffith to grow by 1,007 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Griffith has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Seven projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely impacting the area. Key projects include Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct.

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Employment conditions in Griffith rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Griffith has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of December 2025, 3,657 residents are employed at a 2.5% lower unemployment rate than the Australian Capital Territory's 3.8%, and workforce participation is similar at 70.4%.

Moderately, 14.1% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance, with a notable specialization in public administration & safety (1.3 times the regional level). Construction has limited presence at 3.6%, compared to the regional 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force grew by 1.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.9%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with Griffith's local employment mix suggesting growth rates of 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Griffith is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $85,350 while the average income stands at $138,707. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $94,261 (median) and $153,188 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Griffith, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 36.8% of residents (2,153 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 34.3% in the same category. A significant 43.9% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.8% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Griffith features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Griffith's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Griffith was at 25.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.9% and rented ones at 41.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,118, higher than Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Griffith was $462, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,118 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Griffith features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 58.6% of all households, including 22.3% couples with children, 28.8% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Griffith shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Griffith has a high educational attainment with 64.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This is significantly higher than the national average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's average of 46.8%. The most common qualification is Bachelor degrees, held by 34.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 23.6%, and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 7.4% and certificates 7.7%.

Educational participation is high in Griffith, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in tertiary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 6.8% pursuing primary education.

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

Griffith has 21 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 89 routes that facilitate 5,132 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents located an average of 200 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Car use dominates at 73%, while walking and bus usage stand at 10% and 9%, respectively. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.0 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 733 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Griffith is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Griffith demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 82% of Griffith's total population (4796 people) has private health cover, compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 8.8% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%, with 69.7% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Griffith has 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over (988 people), higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Griffith, comprising 39.1% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.8% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups in Griffith are English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, Polish (1.1%) and French (0.8%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Griffith compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively. Hungarian ethnicity is also slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

Griffith's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Griffith's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.2%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has increased from 13.3% to 15.3%, while the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 11.4% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Griffith's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 46%, adding 239 residents to reach a total of 760. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by only 1% (an increase of 13 people).