Location
Griffith is located in the Western Riverina district
in New South Wales, 150kms North West of Wagga Wagga.
Key industries in the region include agriculture, food
processing and wine production.
Demographics
POPULATION
The combined primary and secondary trade area estimated
resident population as at 2003 was 49,200. The trade area
population is forecast to increase to 49,910 in 2006.
INCOME
Average household income levels are 8.4% above the non-metropolitan
New South Wales average. Average per capita incomes are
highest in Griffith (the primary sector) at 5.4% above
average.
EMPLOYMENT
The main trade area for Griffi th Central boasts a low
unemployment rate of 5% against a nonmetropolitan New South
Wales average of 9%.
AGE
The average age of trade area residents is considerably
younger than the non-metropolitan New South Wales average.
The estimated average age of the trade area is 34.5 years
with a dependency rate of 41%. This age profile indicates
a high proportion of young families in the trade area.
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