Federal Electorate · Area profile
Griffith
54 km²
Since 2011, the population of Griffith has grown by 24% to reach 177,589 people. It is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged just 34, which is well below the national figure of 38. This youthful character is reflected in the high number of young adults and the fact that nearly half of residents have never married. The area is highly educated and prosperous, with a strong lean toward high-income professionals and a high proportion of people living in apartments.
Griffith's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with far fewer children and seniors than most other areas. De facto relationships are very common here, appearing in 16.6% of households, which is well above the national figure.
Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and sits well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Nearly one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. While this diversity has grown since 2011, only 2% of residents speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure and marks a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.
Griffith is far more qualified than most areas, with 44.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is also seen in school completions, with 78.4% of residents finishing Year 12.
Typical incomes are much higher than the national figures, with typical weekly family income reaching $2,840. This wealth is reflected in the 21.2% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most other areas. While mental health conditions are more common than the national average, very few people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are a little above the national average, though they have fallen since 2011. Residents are also much less likely to provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.3 people. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is well above the state figure.
Renting is very common, with 48% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $430. The area has far fewer detached houses and large family homes than the state average, with many residents living in flats or apartments.
The community is less dependent on cars than most, with 9.9% of homes having no vehicle. Working from home is also more common here than elsewhere, and public transport use is well above the national average.
This is a highly mobile population, with 56.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much larger share of the community than in most other areas.
Employment is strong, with 72.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Most residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.
Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This high level of walkability is supported by very short trips to public transport stops.