NSW · Griffith Council
Griffith, 2680
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Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
As a regional hub in Griffith, Griffith combines local convenience with the appeal of a established suburb that feels genuinely its own. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Coffee, casual meals and neighbourhood eateries give the suburb a lived-in social scene. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 19,505
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,676
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 560 of 7,394
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,483
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 515 / 396 / 881
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 173
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,231
- Against the person
- 535
- Against property
- 726
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 114.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order263
- Breach Bail Conditions576
- Domestic Violence Related Assault204
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment262
- Malicious Damage To Property254
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 10
- Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
- 938.5
- Griffith East Public SchoolPrimary
- Griffith High SchoolSecondary
- Griffith North Public SchoolPrimary
- Griffith Public SchoolPrimary
- Kalinda SchoolSpecial
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Verity Christian CollegeCombined
- Wade High SchoolSecondary
- Western Riverina Community SchoolSpecial
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
761 public transport stops in this suburb
- Doolan Cres At Holmes Cres
- Griffith Station
- Kennedy St At Goolagong St
- Parkinson Cres At Noorla St
- Willandra Av After Lamari Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Follow directions on site. Use diversions.Olympic Street, Wayeela Street26 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Access to residents via Kennedy Street only.Abattoir Road, Slopes Road05 Feb 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Use diversions. Use an alternative route. Check signage.Ortella Street, Carinya Street26 Jun 2026 – 08 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
1,233 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 KONOA STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structureOLD WILLBRIGGIE ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space59 NOORILLA STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure241 WAKADEN STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 GOOLAGONG STREET GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 GOOLAGONG STREET GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 PRITCHARD STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 GORDON AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure23 COLLIER STREET GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 LANZA GROVE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 KEENS PLACE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 BOONAH STREET GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure182 OAKES ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)37 MERRIGAL STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 SHARAM DRIVE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision23 OLD WILLBRIGGIE ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure37 WOOD ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)4 GOOLGUMBLA CIRCUIT GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Subdivision15 GOOLGUMBLA CIRCUIT GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Subdivision25 GOOLGUMBLA CIRCUIT GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure245 CLIFTON BOULEVARD GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structureOLD WILLBRIGGIE ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Determined
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies3 MILLS PLACE GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care16 MERRIGAL STREET GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure110D CALABRIA ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Business premises; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia224A BANNA AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Seniors housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15-23 SIDLOW ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Seniors housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure15-23 SIDLOW ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Co-living58 SIDLOW ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 MCMAHON STREET GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Residential Accommodation22 NOOREBAR AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space12 KOORINGAL AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure42 TUCKER STREET GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers286 BANNA AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 AGOSTINO PLACE GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 BINYA STREET GRIFFITH 2680Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry352 WALLA AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 CARRATHOOL STREET GRIFFITH 2680Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure50-56 BANNA AVENUE GRIFFITH 2680Determined
- Independent living units; Residential care facility; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15-23 SIDLOW ROAD GRIFFITH 2680Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
202 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Rossies FoodworksAlcohol
- Albury Antiques FairAntiques
- Betta Home LivingAppliance
- StrandbagsBag
- Bertoldo'sBakery
- Vaccaris BakeryBakery
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
- WestpacBank
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
54 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Altin ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Banna ParkPark
- Beilby ParkPark
- Bicentennial ParkPark
- Binguie ParkPark
- Blumer ParkPark
- Bobb ParkPark
- Borland Leckie ParkPark
- Circle ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 12
- Emergency department
- On site
- Blooms The ChemistBanna Avenuepharmacy
- Comcare Pharmacypharmacy
- Griffith Aboriginal Medical Serviceyes
- Griffith Base Hospitalhospital
- Griffith Child Care Centrehospital
- Griffith Community Health Centreyes
- Griffith Denture Clinicdentist
- John Doddpharmacy
- OPSMoptometrist
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Hermit's Cave ComplexScenic Drive, GriffithSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 80
- Parks (OSM)
- 69
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 71.3/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 148th in Australia
- State rank
- 58th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #1 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #5 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 20 Couch Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 3C Tech Shopamenitiescomputer
- 99 Spicesamenitiesrestaurant
- A Roseamenitiesyes
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Active Workwearamenitiesclothes
- Albury Antiques Fairamenitiesantiques
- Aminoo Ave opp Griffith Base Hospitalamenitiesbus_stop
- Animoo Ave at Gallipoli Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Griffith Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.