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Griffin QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Griffin, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Griffin QLD is 12,295 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Griffin is $978 per week ($50,856 per year). Median rent in Griffin is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Griffin has a median age of 29 years, younger than the national median of 38. Griffin has a population density of 730.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Griffin is India. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Griffin is $1,941.

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Griffin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Griffin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$978/wk

$50,856 per year

#1364 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$385/wk

$1,668 per month

#2381 of 14,663

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Median Age

29years

9 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,941/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Griffin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (5,992) Female 51.2% (6,299)

Population Density

730.7

people per km²

12,295 people · 16.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,115

Family income/wk

Griffin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Griffin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

12.8% 240 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

87.2% 1,638 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Griffin Country of Birth

Australia

84.4%

India

9.3%

England

3.7%

Fiji

0.9%

Canada

0.4%

China

0.3%

Bangladesh

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

Iran

0.2%

France

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Griffin Religion

No Religion

47.0%

Catholic

16.1%

Other Religions Tot

7.5%

Othr Rel Sikhism

7.1%

Anglican

6.6%

Not stated

5.6%

Hinduism

5.3%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Griffin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Griffin Languages Spoken at Home

IAL Punjabi

42.5%

Other

15.5%

SAL Tot

10.4%

Hindi

10.0%

IAL Nepali

6.4%

Samoan

6.2%

SAL Tagalog

5.3%

SAL Filipin

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Griffin Employment

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Employed full-time

52.0% 4,073 people

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Employed part-time

23.9% 1,876 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 313 people

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Not in labour force

20.1% 1,577 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Griffin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.6%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.4%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Griffin Occupation

Professionals

23.4%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.5%

Clerical & Administrative

14.2%

Managers

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Labourers

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Griffin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.6%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Engineering

14.0%

Health

13.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Education

7.3%

Architecture & Building

5.8%

Information Technology

5.0%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.0%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Griffin Dwelling Types

Separate house

73.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

18.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Griffin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$1-$149/wk

0.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

0.8%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Griffin Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 4,022

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Separated

4.1% 364

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Divorced

7.2% 631

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Widowed

1.5% 129

👤

Never married

41.5% 3,655

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Griffin Ancestry

English

27.3%

Australian

26.2%

Other

14.1%

Irish

6.2%

Scottish

5.9%

Indian

5.5%

German

3.6%

Filipino

2.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Maori

2.4%

Italian

1.9%

New Zealander

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Griffin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.7%

Secondary — Government

17.6%

Pre-school

14.3%

Vocational Education

12.9%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Secondary — Catholic

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Griffin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 760

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 22,798

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Griffin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

9.5% 796

—

Not a volunteer

90.5% 7,620

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Griffin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.9%

$300-$449/mo

0.5%

$450-$599/mo

0.3%

$600-$799/mo

1.2%

$800-$999/mo

2.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Griffin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.8%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Train

2.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Truck

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Walked only

0.3%

Bus

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Griffin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

32.5%

2 vehicles

50.1%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Griffin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.7%

2 bedrooms

4.0%

3 bedrooms

34.7%

4 bedrooms

56.0%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Griffin Population Mobility

25.5%

moved in the last year

73.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Griffin Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

758

Indigenous residents

22,962

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Griffin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,227

Asthma

430

Diabetes

180

Arthritis

176

Heart disease

124

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Griffin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Griffin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

57.6%

Couple — no children

20.3%

One parent — children under 15

11.5%

Couple — no children under 15

6.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Griffin Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 59

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 15

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Previously served

2.6% 216

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Never served

96.6% 8,154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Griffin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.9% 748

—

Did not provide

91.1% 7,635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Griffin Children Ever Born

No children

36.5%

1 child

18.4%

2 children

27.7%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Griffin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

100

1981–1990

177

1991–2000

272

2001–2010

1,347

2011–2015

935

2016

157

2017

171

2018

136

2019

144

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Griffin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.4%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Griffin Household Size

1 person

15.5%

2 persons

31.3%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

20.6%

5 persons

8.2%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Griffin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

8,602

Moved from QLD

2,041

Moved — same area (SA2)

496

Moved from NSW

126

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Griffin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

10.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Step family — other children present

0.2%

Other couple — children only

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Griffin Schools

schools nearby

government

1056

avg ICSEA score

2,921

total students

St Kieran's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 343 students

1090

ICSEA

St Benedict's College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 981 students

1062

ICSEA

Brighton State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 438 students

1055

ICSEA

Griffin State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 1,159 students

1015

ICSEA

Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Brighton Campus Independent

Combined

Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay (Mango Hill Campus) Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Griffin Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,013/wk

Median Rent $385/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Griffin

Your weekly income

≈ $8,723/month

Median rent $385/wk

Left after rent $1,628/wk

Rent share 19.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $942/wk Rent: $356/wk Save: $29/wk

Deebing Heights

Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $15/wk

Mount Low

Income: $1,052/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $15/wk

Ripley

Income: $1,011/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $10/wk

Thursday Island

Income: $902/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $185/wk

Glen Eden

Income: $975/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $65/wk

Wyreema

Income: $834/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $55/wk

Kirkwood

Income: $990/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $35/wk

Griffin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Centenary Heights

Pop: 6,152 Income: $751/wk Rent: $320/wk

Clinton (Qld)

Pop: 6,170 Income: $775/wk Rent: $270/wk

Manoora (Qld)

Pop: 6,175 Income: $629/wk Rent: $270/wk

East Brisbane

Pop: 6,186 Income: $1,043/wk Rent: $400/wk

North Mackay

Pop: 6,194 Income: $786/wk Rent: $300/wk

Logan Central

Pop: 6,210 Income: $475/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Griffin

What is the population of Griffin QLD?

The population of Griffin QLD is 12,295 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 730.7 people per km².Griffin is ranked #431 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Griffin?

The median personal income in Griffin QLD is $978 per week, or $50,856 per year.The median household income is $2,013 per week.Family income is $2,115 per week.Griffin is ranked #1,364 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Griffin?

Median rent in Griffin QLD is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Griffin ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Griffin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Griffin QLD is $1,941. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Griffin?

The median age in Griffin QLD is 29 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Griffin a good suburb to live in?

Griffin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,295.The median income is $978/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31254. All dollar figures in AUD.