Griffin (Qld)

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Based on a study of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh locations confirmed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Griffin has an estimated residency of 13,383 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,088 residents (8.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 12,295 people. The adjustment is calculated using a resident base of 13,247, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, alongside 394 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level translates to a density of 795 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical numbers recorded across areas monitored by Districts. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Griffin has shown steady growth trends, maintaining a compound annual expansion rate of 8.1% that exceeded the broader SA3 region. Population gains were chiefly powered by domestic arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 53.0% of the overall population rise, although natural increase and international arrivals also contributed positively.

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The suburb of Griffin possesses a skilled workforce with strong representation in key service sectors and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to Districts aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 7,715, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.3% higher than the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Work participation rates are exceptionally high, reaching 83.0% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census data indicates that a moderate 14.5% of the working population operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Districts analysis of the latest postcode-level ATO data from financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Griffin recorded a median income of $62,416, alongside an average income of $69,700. These figures are slightly higher than the national averages and compare to $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average) across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 place the median income at roughly $69,506 and the average income at $77,618. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Griffin reside near the 71st percentile nationally. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which accounts for 48.4% of residents (6,477 people), mirroring the broader region where fall into this bracket. Elevated housing costs account for of income, but strong household earnings keep disposable income at the st percentile, and the SEIFA score places the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing composition in the suburb of Griffin consisted of 72.4% standalone houses and 27.6% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings across metropolitan Brisbane. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Griffin were lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average, sitting at 5.8%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (39.9%) or renting tenants (54.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $1,941, and the median weekly rent was $385, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Locally, mortgage obligations exceed the national median of $1,863, and rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 81.1%, consisting of couples with children at 41.5%, couples without children at 24.2%, and single-parent households at 14.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.9%, with single-person households at 15.5% and group share houses at 3.4%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Attainment of higher education credentials in the suburb of Griffin is lower than the regional average, with 24.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane, indicating scope for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (29.3%).

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Public transit networks include 7 active bus stops in the suburb of Griffin. These stops are connected to 1 distinct routes, which provide a total of 221 weekly passenger services. Transport options are moderate, with residents living an average of 449 meters from the closest stop. Because the suburb of Griffin is mostly residential, commuters travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 90% of workers and trains used by 7%. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household. A total of 14.5% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Health assessments indicate lower overall wellness scores in the suburb of Griffin, based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates analyzed by Districts, with common illnesses slightly more frequent across both youth and elderly demographics, while private health coverage is fairly common at approximately 55% of the population, representing about 7,336 individuals.

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The suburb of Griffin displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most typical residential areas, with 30.8% of residents born outside Australia and 22.9% speaking a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 38.7% of the local population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 7.4% of residents, representing a higher share than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.3%.

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The median age in the suburb of Griffin is 29, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and the national median of 38. Residents aged 25 - 34 are highly represented at 23.2% of the population, whereas those in the 65 - 74 bracket are less common at 2.7% compared to Greater Brisbane. This 25 - 34 cohort represents a higher share than the national average of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 17.7% to 19.5% of the population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has contracted from 24.7% to 23.2%. By demographic shifts will alter the population profile. The to cohort is projected to grow by people (), rising from to while the + cohort is expected to remain unchanged showing no growth from its base of people.

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Griffin currently has an estimated 1,512 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 670 children aged 0-2 and 445 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 1,810 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,564. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.5 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).