Griffith vs Narrabundah
The verdict
Griffith rates higher for liveability (75 vs 64). Narrabundah is closer to the coast (101.9 km vs 103.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Griffith rates higher (64 vs 50/100 in Narrabundah).
Scores
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 69 |
| Transport | 51 | 54 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 75 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,328 | 6,455 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,542 | $2,353 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 75.8% | 64.5% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Griffith Moderate Growth · Narrabundah Moderate Growth
Property
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 188 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 319 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 341 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,054 | 3,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Griffith · Narrabundah
Transport
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 6 |
| Parks | 17 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 103.4 km | 101.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Griffith | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,328 | 6,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,835 | 7,037 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,967 | 7,229 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.30% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Griffith or Narrabundah?
Griffith has the higher residential safety score (Griffith 64/100 vs Narrabundah 50/100).
Which has better schools, Griffith or Narrabundah?
Griffith has a higher average school ICSEA (Griffith 1082 vs Narrabundah 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Griffith or Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has the higher transport score (Griffith 51/100 vs Narrabundah 54/100).
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