Suburb profile · Australian Capital Territory
Griffith (ACT) has an estimated 6,139 residents, up 15.2% since the 2021 Census, with 57 projects tracked in the area around Griffith (ACT).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located just 4.8 kilometres south from Canberra CBD, the suburb of Griffith (ACT) stands as one of the nation's most prestigious and sought-after enclaves, distinguished by historic streetscapes, rich green spaces, and a harmonious balance of heritage architecture and contemporary dwellings. As of August 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Griffith (ACT) is estimated at around 6,139 people based on AreaSearch analysis of annual SA2-level ERP figures and quarterly address updates. This reflects a notable expansion of 811 people (15.2%) from the 5,328 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, highlighting the area's robust population growth patterns alongside a thriving lifestyle precinct renowned for organic dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant outdoor living.
The neighbourhood demographic is largely characterised by young adults residing in a strong apartment presence, with elevated proportions of lone person and group households contributing to a low average household size and an above-average renting population.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located just 4.8 kilometres south from Canberra CBD, the suburb of Griffith (ACT) stands as one of the nation's most prestigious and sought-after enclaves, distinguished by historic streetscapes, rich green spaces, and a harmonious balance of heritage architecture and contemporary dwellings. As of August 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) for the suburb of Griffith (ACT) is estimated at around 6,139 people based on AreaSearch analysis of annual SA2-level ERP figures and quarterly address updates. This reflects a notable expansion of 811 people (15.2%) from the 5,328 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, highlighting the area's robust population growth patterns alongside a thriving lifestyle precinct renowned for organic dining, boutique shopping, and vibrant outdoor living.
The neighbourhood demographic is largely characterised by young adults residing in a strong apartment presence, with elevated proportions of lone person and group households contributing to a low average household size and an above-average renting population.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,111 in 2006 and 5,829 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 6,139 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 20.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 36.8%.
Griffith (ACT) ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 97th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
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Status of the 16 tracked applications: 8 approved, 2 under assessment, 6 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 57 projects in and around Griffith (ACT), 11 of them under construction.
ACT Government project delivering a new multi-purpose community centre and upgrades to Griffith Oval, including a new pavilion, upgraded play spaces, and improved amenities. The facility serves residents of both Griffith and Narrabundah in Canberra's inner south.
The Kingston Arts Precinct is a $146 million redevelopment of Section 49 in Kingston, Canberra, to create an arts destination. It will reuse the heritage Fitters Workshop, Kingston Powerhouse and former Transport Depot, to house organisations including Canberra Glassworks and Megalo Print Studio.
A multi-agency office precinct at York Park in Barton designed to accommodate approximately 5,000 workers from national security and Commonwealth agencies, including the Office of National Intelligence and DFAT. The project includes high-security office spaces, retail, and hospitality amenities.
Ongoing precinct renewal of Narrabundah's established local village centre, guided by the ACT Inner South District Strategy adopted under the Planning Act 2023. The strategy directs a mix of housing types, improved public realm, active travel connections, and community facility retention around the Iluka Street and Boolimba Crescent local shops.
Development of a 19,800 sqm, six-level office building in Barton for a Commonwealth Government entity. The facility is designed to achieve a 6.0-star NABERS Energy and 6.0-star Greenstar rating, and will be 100% occupied under a 15-year lease with a 5-year extension option.
A billion-dollar redevelopment at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) to replace aging living-in accommodation facilities. The project delivers 1,500 contemporary rooms for Trainee Officers, offices for supervisory staff, and a multi-level car park with electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Award-winning mixed-use waterfront precinct featuring premium apartments, restaurants, bars, retail, public art and parklands along the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Major redevelopment of the former Narrabundah Long Stay Caravan Park into a contemporary residential community featuring 120 new homes including townhouses and apartments, completed in 2023.
Boutique residential development of 48 luxury apartments and townhouses in the heart of Narrabundah's village precinct, completed in late 2022.
Boutique collection of 19 oversized luxury residences in the established inner-south suburb of Kingston, completed in 2024.
A luxury mixed-use residential development consisting of 53 high-end apartments and penthouses. Designed by Hugh Gordon Architects, the 6-level building features two, three, and four-bedroom residences ranging from 160 to over 600 square meters. Ground floor units include courtyards, while penthouses offer private lifts and large rooftop terraces.
A $500 million expansion of the Australian War Memorial to tell more modern stories of Australian service and sacrifice. The project increases exhibition space by 83 percent, adding approximately 10,000 square meters.
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Estimated completion year of the 15 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2023 1, 2024 0, 2025 0, 2026 2, 2027 4, 2028 5, 2029 2, 2030 1. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 16 substantial development applications lodged in and around Griffith (ACT) over the past 5 years, 4 in the last 12 months; 2 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 1, 2022 5, 2023 2, 2024 1, 2025 3, 2026 (to Nov) 4.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 16 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 59th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 25 | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 8 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Griffith include: Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade (Construction); Greenway Rise - The Establishment (Construction); Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba) (Planning); Kingston Foreshore Precinct (Completed); and Light Rail Stage 2B: Commonwealth Park to Woden (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Griffith spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Health & Medical, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 40%, the suburb of Griffith demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Griffith compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Griffith area has seen 16 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Griffith's current population of 6,139 has been supported by 25 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Griffith has seen 4.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 9.2 approvals in Australian Capital Territory. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 724 people in the suburb of Griffith, compared to one for every 147 in Australian Capital Territory.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Griffith's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 25, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Griffith has grown by approximately 501 people, while 126 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,139 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +15.2% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,228 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +2.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,328 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 811 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.76 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Griffith was estimated to be approximately 6,139 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 5,829 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of griffith has added approximately 811 people and shown a 15.22% increase from the 5,328 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Griffith is estimated at 2,224 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Griffith has shown a compound annual growth rate of 2.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Griffith is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Griffith's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 61.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 20.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 8.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Griffith at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Griffith is 3 years older than the Australian Capital Territory 2021 Census average (35 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Griffith compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 20.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Griffith compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 10.7% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Griffith show significant variance compared to Australian Capital Territory. The most under-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (3.4% vs 5.4%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 11.7% of the population in the suburb of Griffith as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 16.6% of the population in the suburb of Griffith as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 3% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $93,489 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 99th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $146,489 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,542 | 2021 Census, weekly | 91st percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,572 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,649 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 8.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Griffith is approximately $100,052. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $93,489.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Griffith is approximately $156,773. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $146,489.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Griffith is approximately $100,052 compared to $81,672 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $93,489 and $76,315 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Griffith is approximately $156,773 compared to $96,344 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $146,489 and $90,024 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Griffith's households (~36.8% / 853 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Griffith is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 36.8% of households. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 34.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Griffith is $2,542/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Griffith is $3,649/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Griffith is $1,572/wk.
The suburb of Griffith shows a median taxpayer income of $93,489 and an average of $146,489 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $76,315 and average income of $90,024. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.02% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $100,052 (median) and $156,773 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Griffith is $9,490 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of griffith's disposable income is $9,490 compared to $8,812 for Australian Capital Territory, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Griffith performing better than 97% of local markets assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,671 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 6,106 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,721 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Griffith has approximately 3,671 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.3%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Griffith stands at 1.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Griffith is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are public administration & safety (39.6% of employment), professional & technical (14.2%), and health care & social assistance (9.5%). These three sectors alone account for 63.3% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include education & training and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Griffith has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Griffith is 72.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Australian Capital Territory average of 71.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb of griffith shows notable specialisation in public administration & safety, which employs 39.6% of the local workforce compared to 30.4% across Australian Capital Territory. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of griffith's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 7.3% decline, ranking 35th out of 37 regions nationally.
Griffith shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 34.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 64.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 7.7% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 20.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 6.8% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
64.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Griffith have university qualifications, compared to 46.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
20.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Griffith have no formal qualifications, compared to 28.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb of griffith ranks in the 75th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Griffith are: Bachelor Degree (34.7%), Postgraduate (23.6%), Certificate (7.7%).
28.5% of the population in the suburb of Griffith is currently engaged in formal education, including 6.8% in primary school, 7.0% in secondary school, 9.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Griffith is 1085, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Griffith, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,782 students.
The suburb of griffith includes 1 secondary school, 1 combined school.
Griffith features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Australian Capital Territory.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.1 people | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 35.8% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 22.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.8% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,319 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,672 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 58.6% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Griffith had 2,319 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 15.2% to an estimated 2,672 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Griffith is 2.1 people. This compares to 2.5 in Australian Capital Territory and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 58.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (35.8%), group households (5.6%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 1,359 family households, couples with children account for 22.3% of all households, couples without children at home 28.8%, and single parent families 6.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Griffith shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 35.8% (versus 25.7% in Australian Capital Territory). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 58.6% compared to 69.6% in Australian Capital Territory. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Griffith have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 43.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.1% have never married. This compares to 46.8% married and 39.2% never married across Australian Capital Territory.
Single-person households represent 35.8% of all households in the suburb of Griffith, higher than the average for Australian Capital Territory of 25.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.6% of households, slightly above the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.7%.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 20.4% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 79.6% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.2% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Griffith was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 27.7% of its population born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Griffith, at 39.1% of people, although more residents (51.6%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Griffith are English, comprising 25.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Griffith (vs 0.8% across Australian Capital Territory), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
27.7% of the suburb of Griffith population was born overseas, compared to 29.9% across Australian Capital Territory.
20.4% of the population in the suburb of Griffith speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 25.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
0.7% of the suburb of Griffith population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Australian Capital Territory.
88.2% of the suburb of Griffith population holds citizenship, compared to 85.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Griffith features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Australian Capital Territory.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 41.4% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 25.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 53.5% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,118 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $462 | 2021 Census, weekly | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 25th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 11th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Griffith, 25.7% of homes are owned outright, 32.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 41.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 35.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Griffith are houses.
In the suburb of Griffith, 53.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 10.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Griffith stands at 25.7%, compared to 27.3% in Australian Capital Territory.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Griffith is $2,118, compared to $2,080 in Australian Capital Territory.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Griffith is $1,525, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Griffith, households with mortgages typically spend 19.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Griffith is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Griffith shows mortgage holders spending 19.2% of income on repayments (vs 20.2% in Australian Capital Territory), while renters spend 18.2% of income on rent (vs 19.0% in Australian Capital Territory).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Griffith consists of 35.7% detached houses, 10.8% semi-detached dwellings, 53.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Griffith consumes approximately 13.9% of median household income ($11,007 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Griffith show attached dwellings contributing 12% of approvals compared to 64% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 88% of applications versus 36% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Health in Griffith (ACT): private health cover 84.4%, no long-term health condition 69.7%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 84.4% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 99th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.7% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.8% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
Around 84.4% of people in the suburb of Griffith are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 62.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
In the suburb of Griffith, 5.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Australian Capital Territory require similar assistance.
7.5% of people in the suburb of Griffith are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.1% of the population across Australian Capital Territory is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.4% of the suburb of Griffith population, while in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the suburb of Griffith have heart disease. Across Australian Capital Territory,2.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Griffith, 84.4% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Australian Capital Territory sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 62.2%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 79 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 79th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 20 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,548 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 293 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 82 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.1% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 20 public transport stops within the suburb of Griffith.
The suburb of Griffith has 4,548 weekly trips across 82 routes, averaging 649 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 201 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 501 m away and the nearest school 522 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 20 stops nearby, 4,548 weekly trips, access rating 79 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 58 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 58th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 501 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 522 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 573 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 624 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 652 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 660 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 691 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 823 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 827 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 77 places in Griffith (ACT), about 2.7 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Griffith compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Griffith has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 26% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
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.
Griffith's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 3% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Griffith performing better than 97% of local markets assessed across Australia.
Griffith shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Griffith features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Australian Capital Territory.
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 features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Australian Capital Territory.
Health in Griffith (ACT): private health cover 84.4%, no long-term health condition 69.7%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Griffith (ACT) has an estimated 6,139 residents, up 15.2% since the 2021 Census, with 57 projects tracked in the area around Griffith (ACT).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Griffith (ACT).
Data currency
Refreshed . Population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Apr 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80067). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Apr 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Griffith (ACT) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Griffith (ACT) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
