Griffin, QLD 4503 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Griffin is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4503, home to 12,295 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 26 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,295
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $2,013 /week
- Median personal income
- $978 /week
- Median family income
- $2,115 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moreton Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Moreton Bay - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Petrie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $385 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,941
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Dakabin State School
- Kallangur State School
- Dakabin State High School
- Charlotte Mason College (Kallangur)
- YMCA Vocational School - Moreton Bay (North Lakes)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 50 bus stops
- School Rd near Brickworks Rd
- Ann St at Blazey Street
- Sheaves Rd at Purnell Street
- School Rd near Ann St
- Old Gympie Rd at Butterfly Drive
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 75 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 41 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 21.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 90.7% of the 5,794 resolvable premises in Griffin. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 90.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 9.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Griffin?
Griffin (QLD 4503) had 12,295 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Griffin?
The median advertised rent in Griffin is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Griffin?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Griffin covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Dakabin State School (0.7 km), Kallangur State School (0.9 km), Dakabin State High School (1.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Griffin?
Griffin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (90.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Griffin?
Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Griffin?
In Griffin, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (21.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Griffin?
50 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Griffin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. 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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