Moving to Griffith NSW 2680
What the official numbers say about living in Griffith — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,676 a week.
About 60% of homes are owner-occupied and 38% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Griffith grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (16,972 → 19,505 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Italy, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Gujarati, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Griffith scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (93% of workers).
Nearest train station: Griffith Station, 500 m south-west.
Nearest airport: Griffith Airport, 3.1 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 477 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 10 schools · 10 cafes & restaurants · 9 supermarkets · 47 parks — see them all on the Griffith profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Griffith North Public School 500 m · St Patrick's Primary School 600 m · Marian Catholic College 650 m · Griffith East Public School 1000 m · Murrumbidgee Regional High School 1.6 km · Kalinda School 1.6 km · Griffith Public School 1.8 km · St Mary's Primary School 3.4 km
Groceries: Gajanan Trading 600 m · Woolworths 750 m · Taste of Asia Grocery 750 m · Ritchies Supa IGA 850 m · Swami Supermarket 900 m · Coles 900 m · Rossies Foodworks 1.3 km · Aldi 1.5 km
Parks and reserves: Lions Park 300 m · Wade Park 300 m · Bobb Park 400 m · McKirdy Park 400 m · Apex Park 450 m · Robb Park 500 m · CWA Park 550 m · Mallinson Park 550 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Griffith, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Grey Teal · Eurasian Coot · Magpie-lark · Crested Pigeon · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Griffith, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith here | 19,505 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Yoogali | 1,334 | — | 7/10 | 7% |
| Lake Wyangan | 877 | — | 8/10 | 21% |
| Hanwood | 1,388 | — | 5/10 | 3% |
| Bilbul | 586 | — | 7/10 | 3% |
| Yenda | 1,564 | — | 4/10 | 18% |
| Darlington Point | 1,030 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Griffith — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2680 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Griffith profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 38% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 16,972 people to 19,505. It sits about 477 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Griffith Station station is roughly 0.5 km away. Local government is Griffith council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Yoogali · Lake Wyangan · Hanwood · Bilbul · Yenda · Darlington Point.
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