Griffin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.3k
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Griffin.
The postcode for Griffin is 4503 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Griffin (4503) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Griffin has roughly 12,295 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Griffin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Griffin's population at 12,295, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,295
Median age
29
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
12,295
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Griffin.
Local schools for Griffin
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Government School Catchment
Griffin State School
Mango Hill State School
Mango Hill State Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Griffin.
- What is the Griffin postcode?
- Griffin is in the 4503 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Griffin?
- Griffin is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4503. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Griffin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Griffin?
- There are 20 schools serving Griffin on this page, including Griffin State School, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School, St Benedict's College.
- How walkable is Griffin?
- Griffin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Griffin?
- Griffin is close to Dohles Rocks, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Brighton, Kallangur.
- What is the population of Griffin?
- The population of Griffin is approximately 12,295 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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