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 population of Griffith (ACT), based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation, is estimated at around 5723 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 395 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5328. The change was inferred from a resident population estimate of 5698 by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 413 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2073 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Griffith's population growth of 7.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's growth rate of 6.7%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this population increase 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 by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future demographic trends project an above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Griffith expected to expand by 1144 persons to reach a total of 7867 by 2041, reflecting an 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 granted approval per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 508 homes were approved in the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with an additional four approved so far in FY26. On average, one new resident arrived per new home over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $569,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market segment. In FY26, Griffith registered $29.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith had 117.0% more new home approvals per person as of recent data. This high level of activity, comprising 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, indicates a market with ample choice and a trend towards denser development. With approximately 116 people per dwelling approval, Griffith's expanding market is expected to grow by 1,119 residents through to 2041, as estimated by AreaSearch's latest quarterly report. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Griffith is expected to grow by 1,119 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects expected to influence the area. Notable projects are Griffith-Narrabundah Community Centre & Oval Upgrade, Greenway Rise - The Establishment, Narrabundah Village Precinct Renewal (Iluka & Boolimba), and Kingston Foreshore Precinct. The following list details those 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 strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate is 1.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, 3648 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is similar to ACT's 72.5%. Moderately, 14.1% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Griffith specializes in public administration & safety with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 3.6%, compared to the regional 6.8%.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% and labour force by 1.9%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT's employment rose by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.2%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national 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 simplified 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 while the average income stands at $138,707. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $93,253 (median) and $151,551 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Griffith, between the 91st and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 36.8% of residents (2,106 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, 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. 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

In Griffith, as per the latest Census evaluation, 35.7% were houses with the remaining 64.3% being other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 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 the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Griffith was $462 compared to the 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 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 comprise the remaining 41.4%, with lone person households at 35.8% and group households making up 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 residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national and regional averages. Specifically, 64.9% of Griffith's residents hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. The area's strong educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of Bachelor degree holders (34.7%), postgraduate qualifications (23.6%), and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational pathways are also pursued, with advanced diplomas accounting for 7.4% and certificates 7.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 89 different routes that together facilitate 5,132 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing within 200 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Griffith's primarily residential nature. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 73%, while walking and bus usage account for 10% and 9% respectively. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 733 trips per day, equating 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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 82% of Griffith's total population (4691 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 and asthma, impacting 8.8% and 7.5% of residents respectively. 69.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the under-65 population are better than average. The area has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1030 people), higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of 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's population showed high cultural diversity, with 27.7% born overseas and 20.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Griffith, comprising 39.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 0.8% of Griffith's population versus 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.7%), Australian (20.8%), and Other (11.1%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation compared to regional averages: Polish at 1.1% in Griffith versus 0.8%, French at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Hungarian at 0.4% versus 0.3%.

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 Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Griffith has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (20.8%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (9.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Griffith's population aged 75 to 84 grew from 4.9% to 6.2%, while the 35 to 44 age group increased from 13.3% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 age group declined from 11.4% to 9.6%, and the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest that Griffith's age profile will change significantly. The 65 to 74 age cohort is projected to grow by 49%, adding 263 residents and reaching a total of 801.