Queensland location profile
Griffin QLD 4503
Griffin is a fast-growing riverside suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, popular with young families and commuters. It offers new housing estates, easy access to major retail in North Lakes, and proximity to the Pine River and coastal wetlands.
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Why families consider Griffin
Predominantly family-oriented with many recent builds and townhouses, a high proportion of young professionals, and a relaxed suburban lifestyle. Residents value access to green spaces and the river, while relying on nearby hubs like North Lakes for dining, shopping, and services.
Amenities & services
- Westfield North Lakes (major retail and dining)
- Griffin Central (local shops, cafes, services)
- Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre
- North Lakes Health Precinct
- Murrumba Downs Medical & Dental Centre
- Restaurants and cafes in North Lakes Town Centre
- North Lakes Library (The Corso, North Lakes)
- Kallangur Library (Anzac Avenue, Kallangur)
Transport & connectivity
- Murrumba Downs train station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
- Mango Hill and Mango Hill East train stations (nearby)
- Local Translink bus routes connecting to North Lakes, Petrie, and Redcliffe
- Bruce Highway (M1) access via Dohles Rocks Road
- Dohles Rocks Road and Brays Road arterial connections
Lifestyle & recreation
- Osprey House Environmental Centre and boardwalks
- Dohles Rocks foreshore and boat ramp (Pine River) for kayaking and fishing
- Local playgrounds and shared paths
- North Lakes Sports Club (nearby)
- Event Cinemas North Lakes
- Osprey House Environmental Park (Pine River)
- Dohles Rocks Foreshore Reserve
- North Lakes Environmental Park (nearby)
- Freshwater National Park (nearby)
Education context
Good availability of long day care and kindergarten options in Griffin and nearby North Lakes/Murrumba Downs, with occasional waitlists for infants during peak periods.
- UniSC Moreton Bay (Petrie campus)
- QUT Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point (Brisbane)
- University of Queensland, St Lucia
- ACU Brisbane Campus, Banyo