Griffith
ACT 2603 · Unincorporated ACT
5,328 (2021) → 5,835 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Griffith is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2603, about 5km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Griffith are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 103km inland. Griffith has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2603 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.2%), India (1.9%), China (1.75%), New Zealand (1.33%), USA (1.28%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.38%), French (2.01%), Nepali (1.2%), Italian (1.07%), Spanish (0.94%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1111 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1087
- St Edmund's College CanberraCombined · IndependentICSEA 1080
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canberra Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1187
- Narrabundah Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 990
- Telopea Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1153
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1061
- Canberra Grammar School - Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Narrabundah CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1131
- Forrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1145
- Red Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
- St Bede's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1117
- Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1177
- Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.8km
- Garran Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1159
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Griffith
Is Griffith safe?
Griffith has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,054 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Griffith from Canberra CBD?
Griffith is about 5.0 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Griffith?
Griffith has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Griffith?
Griffith has a transport score of 51/100 and 19 bus stops.