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Griffith

NSW 2680 • Rest of NSW

19,505
Population (2021)
$43,212
Median Income
51.90 km²
Area
151m
Elevation
Wine RegionItalian HeritageAgricultural HubRegional Centre

About Griffith

Griffith is the capital of the Riverina, a prosperous agricultural city of over 19,000 people built on irrigation and Italian heritage. The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area has made it one of Australia's most productive farming regions, with wine grapes, citrus, and rice the major crops. The Italian influence remains strong—Griffith produces nearly all Australia's prosciutto and has excellent regional Italian dining.

Banna Avenue provides comprehensive country-town shopping, while the wineries surrounding the city offer cellar door experiences. The Italian Club is a community institution, and the Easter carnival celebrates the city's heritage. Griffith attracts agricultural professionals, families seeking affordable country living, and anyone who appreciates food and wine culture. It's rural Australia with genuine Mediterranean soul.

Griffith falls under postcode 2680 and is governed by Griffith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2680
Urban Area
Griffith
LGA
Griffith
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.28°, 146.04°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
51.90 km²
Elevation
151m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Crossing Street & Yambil Street Griffith 2680 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Banna Avenue And Bonegilla Road Griffith 2680 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Griffith, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Hermit's Cave Complex
Scenic Drive, Griffith • SHR #01766

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,483
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,196
Census 2021
19,505
▲ 7.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,840
Income 2021
$43,212
▲ 24.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,921
Born Overseas 5,306

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,807
  • 2. Italy 640
  • 3. New Zealand 349
  • 4. Philippines 340
  • 5. Malaysia 240
  • 6. Fiji 165
  • 7. Samoa 165
  • 8. Pakistan 161
  • 9. England 157
  • 10. Taiwan 116
  • 11. South Africa 99
  • 12. China 77
  • 13. Turkey 70
  • 14. Afghanistan 44
  • 15. Zimbabwe 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,186
English 5,027
Italian 4,171
Irish 1,359
Indian 1,279
Scottish 1,189
Australian Aboriginal 1,074
German 465
Samoan 398
Filipino 385

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,158
Both parents born in Australia
7,321
Both parents born overseas
1,661
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.0%
No Religion
18.5%
Hinduism
6.7%
Sikhism
4.1%
Islam
3.3%
Buddhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,318 (6.8%)
5-14 years
2,465 (12.6%)
15-19 years
1,118 (5.7%)
20-24 years
1,162 (6.0%)
25-34 years
3,155 (16.2%)
35-44 years
2,579 (13.2%)
45-54 years
2,334 (12.0%)
55-64 years
2,153 (11.0%)
65-74 years
1,610 (8.3%)
75-84 years
1,065 (5.5%)
85+ years
544 (2.8%)

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