Griffith
A regional service centre rather than a commuter suburb, Griffith carries 19,505 residents across 51.9 sq km and functions as the main hub compared with nearby Hanwood and Yoogali. Its median age of 36 is 4 years below the national marker, while 29.1% born overseas sits 7.5 percentage points above national. Housing remains comparatively accessible, with a $540,000 house median and 80.2% separate houses, because the market is detached-dominant but still regional in price. Household income sits at the 58.2 percentile, higher than many affordability-led towns without becoming high-income.
Population
19,505
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,676/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
257
Median House
$540K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Homebuyers get a detached-house market at a price point below many larger NSW centres: the listed house median is $540,000, and the latest price series moved from $500,000 in 2024 to $561,000 in 2025. Separate houses make up 80.2% of dwellings, with 43.9% as 3 bedrooms and 35.1% as 4 or more, so families have more choice than apartment buyers. Mortgage costs average $1,483 a month and 20.4% of income, below common stress thresholds, because weekly household income is $1,676 and prices remain moderate.
For Buyers
Homebuyers get a detached-house market at a price point below many larger NSW centres: the listed house median is $540,000, and the latest price series moved from $500,000 in 2024 to $561,000 in 2025. Separate houses make up 80.2% of dwellings, with 43.9% as 3 bedrooms and 35.1% as 4 or more, so families have more choice than apartment buyers. Mortgage costs average $1,483 a month and 20.4% of income, below common stress thresholds, because weekly household income is $1,676 and prices remain moderate.
For Investors
Investors see a sizeable tenant pool, with 39.1% renting, higher than the 28.6% paying a mortgage and 32.3% owned outright. The median rent is $300 a week and rent stress is 17.9% of income, below the 20.4% mortgage burden, so affordability helps tenant depth. The 7.6% vacancy rate is the caution point because empty periods can dilute returns. Activity is not dormant: 233 development applications in 12 months and rent growth of 53.8% in the shift series point to renewal, but high supply slack makes stock selection important.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,476
Last 12 Months
257
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-4.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Griffith iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Patrick's Primary School
K-6 · 504 students
Marian Catholic College
7-12 · 701 students
Griffith East Public School
K-6 · 500 students
Griffith North Public School
K-6 · 418 students
Verity Christian College
K-12 · 147 students
Demographics
Griffith skews younger than the national age profile, with a median age of 36, 4 years below national. Overseas-born residents make up 29.1%, 7.5 percentage points above national, so migration is central to local demand. The largest ancestry counts are English at 5,027 and Italian at 4,171, while Gujarati 500, Punjabi 480 and Italian 443 are the leading non-English language groups. University attainment is 26.3%, 3.8 points below national, which aligns with a labour market tilted toward health, manufacturing and agriculture rather than only degree-heavy roles.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
80.2%
Houses
5.8%
Townhouse
13.0%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is emphatically low-rise, with 80.2% separate houses compared with 13.0% apartments and 5.8% semi-detached dwellings. Prices rose from $500,000 in 2024 to a $561,000 peak in 2025, a 12.2% lift, with no fall from peak to latest. Ownership is split across 32.3% owned outright, 28.6% mortgaged and 39.1% renting, so renters are the largest tenure group. The bedroom mix, 43.9% 3-bedroom and 35.1% 4-plus, suits families because larger layouts are much more common than 0-1 bedroom homes at 4.3%.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,483
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$831
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
560
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.6%
Couples, no children
14,924
Total families
Economy & Employment
Griffith's economy is practical and region-serving: healthcare employs 950 people, manufacturing 916, education 543, construction 462 and agriculture 437. Labourers are the largest occupation group at 2,087, ahead of professionals at 1,378 and managers at 1,209, which explains why the IEO decile is 2 while employment is healthy. Unemployment is 3.5% and full-time work is 69.0% of employed people. SEIFA is consistently lower than advantaged areas, with IER decile 3, IRSD decile 3 and IRSAD decile 3, reflecting modest incomes and education despite a broad job base.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
10,859
Unemployed
284
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
27.5%
Participation
60.9%
Employed
9,242
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.3%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
29.1%
Dwellings
6,803
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-led: 84.3% drive to work, while only 0.1% use public transport and 3.0% walk or cycle, so households without a car have fewer options than car commuters. Education choice is a strength for a regional centre, with 8 schools spanning ICSEA 881 to 1016. St Patrick's Primary at 1016 and Marian Catholic College at 1012 lead the list, alongside government options such as Griffith East Public School at 966 and an Independent pathway at Verity Christian College. IRSAD decile 3 is below advantaged metro areas, but services cluster locally.
Drive
84.3%
Public Transport
0.1%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.7%/yr
(+146 people/yr)
EstablishedProjected growth is steady rather than explosive: the trend is 0.7% a year, or 146 people, and the medium path moves from 21,167 in 2026 to 21,896 in 2031. Migration is split, with overseas inflow averaging +266 a year but internal migration averaging -400 a year, so local growth depends more on international arrivals than domestic relocation. The gentrification score is 14 and stage is Not gentrifying, lower than the earlier shift score of 48, while the trajectory is Declining young with young share down 2.5 points and seniors up 1.4.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+266
Net Internal / yr
-400
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +11% since 2011, Net internal outflow -400/yr, Strong overseas inflow +266/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Griffith compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Griffith a good suburb to live in?
Yes, Griffith suits buyers who want regional services, detached housing and schools in one town. It has 19,505 residents, a median age of 36, 8 schools and 80.2% separate houses, with household income at the 58.2 percentile nationally.
What is the median house price in Griffith?
The listed median house price is $540,000. The latest price series also records $561,000 in 2025, up from $500,000 in 2024, so recent pricing is higher than the prior year but still moderate for a regional service centre.
What schools are in Griffith?
Griffith has 8 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. The highest ICSEA results are St Patrick's Primary at 1016 and Marian Catholic College at 1012, with the full range running from 881 to 1016.
Is Griffith safe?
No suburb-level crime rate is available for Griffith, so safety should be checked by street and recent NSW Police updates. For livability context, 84.3% of workers drive, 8 schools operate locally and the population is 19,505.
Is Griffith good for property investment?
Griffith has investor appeal through a 39.1% renter share, $300 median weekly rent and 233 development applications in 12 months. The 7.6% vacancy rate is higher than a tight rental setting, so returns depend on buying well.
How is Griffith's population changing?
Griffith is projected to grow steadily, with the trend adding 0.7% or 146 people a year. The medium path reaches 21,896 by 2031, but internal migration is -400 a year compared with overseas inflow of +266.
What development is happening in Griffith?
Development activity is active, with 233 applications over 12 months, including sheds and new structures among recent samples. That can add choice to the local market, but not every application means a new dwelling.
What languages are spoken in Griffith?
English and Italian ancestry are prominent, with 5,027 and 4,171 counts respectively. Non-English language counts include Gujarati 500, Punjabi 480 and Italian 443, and overseas-born residents are 29.1%, above national by 7.5 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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