South Canberra

Griffith

ACT2603

Griffith at a glance

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

5,328

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Griffith.

The postcode for Griffith is 2603 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.

Griffith (2603) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.

Griffith has roughly 5,328 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Griffith scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Griffith's population at 5,328, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

5,328

Median age

38

Family households

59%

Lone person

36%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$481/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$462/wk

Owner occupied

57%

Renter occupied

40%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,328

Median age: 38

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

181

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

CAPITAL HILL79 (43.6%)
Theft (excluding Motor Vehicles)47 (26.0%)
Property damage19 (10.5%)
TINs Other18 (9.9%)
FORREST7 (3.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

80

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Griffith.

Local schools for Griffith

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Telopea Park School

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Narrabundah Early Childhood School

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Forrest Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Griffith.

What is the Griffith postcode?
Griffith is in the 2603 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
Where is Griffith?
Griffith is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2603. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
What is the average rent in Griffith?
The median weekly rent for houses is $481, for units it's $462.
What schools are in Griffith?
There are 20 schools serving Griffith on this page, including St Edmund's College Canberra, St Clare's College, Canberra Grammar School.
How walkable is Griffith?
Griffith has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Griffith?
Griffith is close to Manuka, Kingston, Forrest, Red Hill, Causeway.
What is the population of Griffith?
The population of Griffith is approximately 5,328 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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