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Griffith
48 km²
Most people in Griffith get around by car and work in manufacturing or health, making it a practical, working-class hub with a population of 20,799. The community is noticeably younger and more diverse than most, with a strong Italian heritage and a recent surge in arrivals from India. While the town is quite walkable for parks and transport, its identity is shaped by a high proportion of full-time workers and a growing number of residents born overseas.
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The typical resident is 37, which is younger than the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.7% of the population, a little above the national average.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 26.2% of people born abroad—a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. Italian ancestry is particularly strong at 22.5%, alongside significant Australian and English roots.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 26.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in the use of Italian and Punjabi.
Faith is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion make up only 18.4% of the community. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher number of residents have a bachelor degree or higher (14.9%) compared to similar areas, though this remains far below the New South Wales average of 27.8%.
Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in similar areas, at $1,706. This is about the same as the national figure, and typical personal incomes have risen $261 since 2011.
The community is generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 26.3% of people, which is a little below the national average.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 12.9%, and only 11.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state figure.
Families with children are common, making up 58.2% of households. People per home is 2.6, which is slightly higher than most areas.
Renting is very common here, with 35.7% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 78.1% have three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential, as 73.4% of people drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Working from home is very rare at 3.7%, far below the national figure.
The area has seen a large influx of new residents, with recent overseas arrivals rising 13 points since 2011 to reach 30.2%.
Employment is strong, with 64.4% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas at 65.3%.
The town is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, far fewer homes are within walking distance of groceries or health services compared to the state average.