Griffith
NSW 2680 · Griffith
19,505 (2021) → 19,592 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Griffith is a moderate growth suburb in Griffith, NSW 2680, about 477km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $630K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 408km inland. Griffith has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2680 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (9.26%), Italy (3.28%), New Zealand (1.79%), Philippines (1.74%), Malaysia (1.23%)
Top languages: Italian (5%), Gujarati (4.82%), Punjabi (4.57%), Samoan (1.49%), Mandarin (1.24%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1016
- Marian Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1012
- Griffith East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Griffith North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
- Verity Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 959
- Murrumbidgee Regional High School - WadeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 918
- Murrumbidgee Regional High School - GriffithSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 899
- Western Riverina Community SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 883
- Griffith Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 881
- Kalinda SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 835
- Murrumbidgee Regional High SchoolSecondary · Government
- Western Riverina Community School - Hickey CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lake Wyangan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 926
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1033
- Yoogali Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 931
- Hanwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 982
- Beelbangera Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 983
- Tharbogang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 855
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 33/100, 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 9,023 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Griffith?
In Griffith, the median house price is $630K and the median unit price is $524K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Griffith from Sydney CBD?
Griffith is about 477.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Griffith?
Griffith has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 933 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Griffith?
Griffith has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.