Fresh produce, a thriving cafe and restaurant scene, architecture and the great outdoors at your doorstep all make Griffith a great place to visit, live and work.
Located in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of the Riverina region, Griffith is often referred to as the ‘food bowl’ of Australia. As one of the first 'foodie' towns of inland NSW, Griffith offers an extensive selection of restaurants and cafes, serving delicious local produce.
Much of the town was planned by Walter Burley Griffin, the American architect and town planner who designed the national capital, Canberra. As you explore Griffith, you’ll appreciate the importance of urban planning and experience the beautifully crafted parks, wide streets and radial arcs.
With a number of quality and diverse schools located in this region, working in Griffith could be the start of a great country adventure.
Living and working in the Griffith area
Griffith is well connected to the rest of NSW and beyond by road, rail and air.
Google Maps: Griffith, NSWExternal link.
Road
To get to Griffith from Sydney, it takes almost seven hours via the M31 (642km) and seven and a half hours on the Mid Western Highway, although the route is shorter (600km).
Local and regional buses operated by BuslinesExternal link stop at the Griffith Travel and Transit Centre.
Rail
On Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Griffith XPLORER regional trains run from Sydney to Griffith. You can view train timetables via Transport NSWExternal link.
Air
Regional ExpressExternal link flies to Sydney from Griffith Airport, 3km north of town.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Beelbangera Public SchoolExternal link
- Binya Public SchoolExternal link
- Booligal Public SchoolExternal link*
- Carrathool Public SchoolExternal link*
- Goolgowi Public SchoolExternal link*
- Griffith East Public SchoolExternal link
- Griffith North Public SchoolExternal link
- Griffith Public SchoolExternal link
- Hanwood Public SchoolExternal link
- Hanwood Public SchoolExternal link*
- Hay War Memorial High SchoolExternal link*
- Hillston Central SchoolExternal link*
- Ivanhoe Central SchoolExternal link*
- Kalinda SchoolExternal link
- Lake Wyangan Public SchoolExternal link
- Murrumbidgee Regional High SchoolExternal link
- Tharbogang Public SchoolExternal link
- Yenda Public SchoolExternal link
- Yoogali Public SchoolExternal link
* Selected rural and remote NSW public schools receive additional benefits and incentives.
The Griffith Visitor Information CentreExternal link is an excellent source of local information and includes a local artisanal produce shop. For more information on attractions in Griffith, please see the links below:
- Griffith War Memorial MuseumExternal link
- Griffith Pioneer Park MuseumExternal link
- Griffith Regional Aquatic and Leisure CentreExternal link
- Griffith Regional Art GalleryExternal link
- Griffith Centenary Sculptures at IOOF ParkExternal link
- City ParkExternal link
- Griffith Regional TheatreExternal link
- Hermits Cave Scenic LookoutExternal link
- National Parks and Wildlife ServiceExternal link
- Temora Rural MuseumExternal link
- Temora Aviation MuseumExternal link
- Visit GriffithExternal link
View the below links to learn more about local sporting facilities, housing and entertainment venues that the Griffith area has to offer:
- Griffith enjoys great mobile coverage across the TelstraExternal link and OptusExternal link networks.
- Check availability of NBN at your address hereExternal link.
Shopping
Griffith has many branches of your favourite retailers, as well as a good selection of boutiques and excellent country thrift stores (op-shops).
- Griffith Central - One-Stop Shopping HubExternal link
- Griffin Plaza Griffith - HomepageExternal link
- Shopping - Visit GriffithExternal link
Dining
Banna Ave is lined with Italian eateries. There's also a great selection of Indian, Turkish and Afghani cuisines, reflecting the area's diverse and multicultural population. For the most up to date dining reviews, please refer to:
Griffith has a wide range of health services and medical facilities:
- Family Law Pathways NetworkExternal link
- Griffith Aboriginal Medical ServiceExternal link
- Griffith Base Hospital - MLHDExternal link
- Griffith Community Health CentreExternal link
- Mental Health Services in Griffith - HealthdirectExternal link
- Griffith Medical CentreExternal link
- Griffith - One Door Mental HealthExternal link
- Your Health GriffithExternal link
- Australian Child Care IndexExternal link
- Care for Kids: Griffith Childcare Services ListExternal link
- Centacare Catholic Family Services - Griffith City CouncilExternal link
- Counselling and Mediation - Griffith Counselling NSWExternal link
- Family Preservation Service - Mission AustraliaExternal link
- Griffith Child Care CentreExternal link
- My Community DirectoryExternal link
- NSW Department of Family and Community ServicesExternal link
More information
For more information please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiryExternal link.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.
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