Griffith, NSW 2680 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Griffith is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2680, home to 19,505 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Murrumbidgee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 490 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 19,505
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,676 /week
- Median personal income
- $831 /week
- Median family income
- $1,951 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Griffith
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,483
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Griffith East Public School
- Griffith North Public School
- Wade High School
- Griffith High School
- Griffith Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 35 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 121 bus stops
- Illilliwa St At Binya St
- Banna Av At Crossing St
- Illilliwa St At Park St
- Marian Catholic College, Wakaden St
- Griffith Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 122 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 13 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 61.1% of the 10,108 resolvable premises in Griffith. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 28.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 61.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 8.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,990 across postcode 2680 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 602 violent offences, 382 theft, 324 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Griffith?
Griffith (NSW 2680) had 19,505 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Griffith local government area.
What is the median rent in Griffith?
The median advertised rent in Griffith is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Griffith?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Griffith covering government sectors. Nearest include: Griffith East Public School (0.6 km), Griffith North Public School (1 km), Wade High School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Griffith?
Griffith is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (61.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Griffith?
Across postcode 2680, 1,990 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (602), theft (382), property damage (324). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Griffith?
122 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Griffith centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 35 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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