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Griffith
3 km²
Daily life in Griffith is defined by a high level of convenience, where almost every home is within a short walk of schools, shops, and health services. This is a professional and affluent community, with a typical resident aged 38 and many holding postgraduate degrees. Its high proportion of flats and apartments contributes to a more urban feel, with more people living alone here than in most other areas. The neighborhood is a mix of long-term residents and a significant number of new arrivals from overseas.
Griffith's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably older than the territory average, though it has far fewer children under 15 than most areas. About 16.2% of residents are seniors, and there is a higher-than-usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.
International connections are strong, with 26.8% of people born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Nearly one in five people (19.7%) use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A large portion of the population reports no religion (49.2%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the territory average.
This is a highly qualified area, with 60.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate qualifications.
Incomes are very high here, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,572, far above the national figure of $805. Around 41.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for its level.
Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia, at 9.9%. Other health markers, such as the need for help with daily activities, are around the middle for similar areas.
Volunteerism is high at 21.6%, well above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.9% of residents having served, which is among the highest for its level.
First Nations residents in Griffith have a high Year 12 completion rate of 81.8% and a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 35.7% of people live alone, a much higher rate than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by flats or apartments (53.4%), and renting is much more common here than in the territory. Typical weekly rents are among the highest at $462.
Public transport use is higher than usual, and the area is very accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of just 7 minutes. About 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 57.9% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the community.
Employment is strong, with 71.5% of the population working full-time, far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration and safety, as well as professional and technical roles.
While assault and robbery rates are much lower than most areas, Griffith sees higher rates of theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7, where 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.