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 Griffith (ACT) SA2 had an estimated population of around 5,719 as of Nov 2025, reflecting a growth of 391 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 7.3% rise from the previous population count of 5,328. AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,698 in Jun 2024, following examination of ABS ERP data release, along with validation of an additional 411 new addresses since the Census date, supports this growth inference. This results in a population density ratio of 2,072 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Griffith (ACT) SA2's 7.3% growth since the 2021 census outperforms both the state's 6.4% and its SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration has been the primary driver of population gains recently.

AreaSearch projects future population dynamics using 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, also with a base year of 2022. By 2041, the Griffith (ACT) SA2 is projected to expand by 1,144 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 19.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Griffith recorded approximately 101 residential properties approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 508 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with an additional four approved in FY26 so far. On average, one new resident was associated with each new home over these five years, indicating balanced supply and demand dynamics.

The average construction cost of new dwellings was $569,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market segment. In FY26, Griffith has registered $29.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting robust commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith had 117.0% more new home approvals per capita as of recent data. This high level of development activity is well above the national average, demonstrating strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprised 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend towards denser development that caters to various buyer segments. As of recent estimates, Griffith has approximately 116 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Future projections estimate Griffith's population will grow by 1,123 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet this demand and support potential growth beyond current projections.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 7 projects that are expected to have an impact on the area. Notable among these are Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct. The following list provides details of those projects deemed most relevant.

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

Griffith has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 3648 residents are employed at a 2.2% lower unemployment rate than the Australian Capital Territory's 3.6%. Workforce participation is similar to ACT's (71.6% vs 69.6%). Dominant sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance, with public administration being particularly strong at 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. Over September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% and labour force by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data (to 25-Nov-25) shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Griffith's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 income is $85,350 and the average income stands at $138,707. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory has a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Griffith would be approximately $93,253 (median) and $151,551 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Griffith all rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the majority, 36.8% or 2,104 people, earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Notably, a significant proportion, 43.9%, earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 13.8% of income, reflecting strong earnings that rank residents within the 91st percentile for disposable income. 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

The dwelling structure in Griffith, as per the latest Census, consisted of 35.7% houses and 64.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 40.7% houses and 59.3% 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, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,275. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $462, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $500. Nationally, Griffith's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 make up the remaining 41.4%, comprising 35.8% lone person households and 5.6% group households. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.2.

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

Griffith has a notably high level of educational attainment, with 64.9% of its 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 area's strongest showing is in bachelor degrees, at 34.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (23.6%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational pathways account for 15.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 7.4% and certificates at 7.7%.

Educational participation is notably 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses totalling 89 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 5,132 weekly passenger trips.

The city's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing within 200 meters of the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 733 trips per day, which equates to approximately 244 weekly trips per individual stop.

Griffith's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Griffith residents have experienced relatively positive health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions among the general population, although this rate is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 82% of Griffith's total population (4,687 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 78.3%, and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively.

69.7% of Griffith residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.8% across Australian Capital Territory. As of 17.5% (1,000 people) of Griffith's population is aged 65 and over, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 19.9%. While health outcomes among seniors in Griffith require more attention than the broader population, overall health indicators suggest a relatively positive picture for the region.

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. The dominant religion in Griffith is Christianity, making up 39.1%. Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.8%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 0.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Polish (1.1% vs regional 1.0%), French (0.8% vs 0.9%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%) are overrepresented in Griffith.

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

Griffith's median age is 38 years, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equal to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.7%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Griffith's population aged 35-44 grew from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 15-24 age group declined from 11.4% to 9.7%. The 45-54 age group also decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest Griffith's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 52%, adding 274 residents to reach a total of 801. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is expected to decrease by 3 residents.