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Queensland · Postcode 4503
Griffin postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 23 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Griffin at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Griffin ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Griffin vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Griffin | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,013 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $385 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,941 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 29 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4503 covers Griffin, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 23 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Griffin has a population of 12,295 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $2,013, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 382 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Griffin includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,941, with 4,156 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 54.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Griffin scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Griffin is served by Griffin State School.
Griffin is part of the Strathpine statistical area in Queensland.
Griffin details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4503 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 12,295 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,013/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $978/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,941 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Population Density | 731/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,156 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 382 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.2648676 |
| Longitude | 153.0345438 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | Strathpine |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
| State Electorate | Pine Rivers |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,488 (28.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,470 (12.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,208 (42.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,628 (13.2%) |
| 65+ years | 494 (4.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,083 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 509 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 331 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 193 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 154 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 95 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 50 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,337 (32.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,059 (50.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 666 (16.2%) |
Schools in Griffin
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Griffin. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Griffin
Same Postcode (4503)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.