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.
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
5,328
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
181
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Griffith.
Local schools for Griffith
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Telopea Park School
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
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.
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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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