Griffith

The typical resident is 38, and while the population is slightly older than the territory average, it is much younger than most areas in terms of children, with only 13% under 15. Since 2011, the number of seniors has risen by 3.4 percentage points to reach 16.2%.

About 26.8% of the community was born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India and China are the most frequent birthplaces outside of Australia.

Nearly one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. This diversity has increased since 2011, though very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This is a significant shift for the area, with the number of non-religious residents rising 17 percentage points since 2011.

Academic achievement is very high here, with 84.3% of residents completing Year 12. This high level of schooling is reflected in the workforce, where many hold postgraduate degrees and work in society and culture or management.

Incomes are among the highest at this level; 41.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $1,572, which is far above the national figure.

About 28.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the territory average. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in other areas, affecting 9.9% of the population.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.6% of people pitching in. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, as 7.9% of residents have served, a rate well above the national figure.

First Nations residents in Griffith have a typical personal income of $1,471 and a Year 12 completion rate of 81.8%, both of which are far above the national figures.

The area is defined by smaller households, with 35.7% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 2.1 people. This helps explain why one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Flats and apartments are the most common home type at 53.4%, and rental rates are much higher than the territory average at 40.5%. Because of the high density of apartments, homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than in most areas.

The area is highly connected, with a very short 7-minute drive to the city and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Using public transport for commuting is also more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is highly mobile, with 57.9% of residents moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the population.

Employment rates are very high, with 71.6% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the dominant industry, employing 39% of the workforce.

Griffith is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a maximum 10 for overall advantage. It has also seen a population growth of 9.5% since 2021, which is higher than the territory average.

The area sees a bit less rain than the rest of the territory, averaging 755mm annually. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest at this level, averaging 6.8 degrees.

Described as a walker's paradise, 98.9% of homes have almost everything they need within a 15-minute walk. This includes a 100% walkability rate to parks and schools, and 95.2% access to health services.