College Grove

College Grove lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

College Grove's population, as of Nov 2025, is estimated at around 1,918. This reflects an increase of 97 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,821. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,912 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024), and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 340 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for non-metropolitan areas, with College Grove expected to increase by 442 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 25.4% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in College Grove according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

College Grove has seen limited construction activity with eight new dwelling approvals over five years, averaging one annually. This low development level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note that the small sample size can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of WA and national averages, College Grove has much lower development activity. All new constructions have been detached houses, reflecting rural living preferences for space and privacy. With an estimated 779 people per dwelling approval, College Grove's development environment is quiet and low-activity. Population forecasts indicate that College Grove will gain 488 residents by the year 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate.

At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

College Grove has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes greatly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects are SWAMS Health Hub and Community Centre, Glen Iris Commercial & Retail Development, Trinity Rise Estate, Kalgulup Regional Park (Preston River to Ocean). Most relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment drivers in College Grove are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

College Grove has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notable in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.7% as of June 2021, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025743 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%, and workforce participation stands at 43.7%, significantly lower than Rest of WA's 59.4%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training, with healthcare showing particularly high concentration at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 1.0% versus the regional average of 9.3%. There are 1.7 workers for every resident in College Grove, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% and labour force grew by 5.1%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA experienced employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a drop in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 suggest potential future demand within College Grove. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to College Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

College Grove's median taxpayer income was $54,658 and average income was $70,259 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with Rest of WA's median income of $57,323 and average income of $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,419 (median) and $80,236 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows College Grove's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows 35.8% of the population (686 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.1% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

College Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

College Grove's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, were entirely houses with 0.0% other dwellings, contrasting Non-Metro WA's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in College Grove was 31.8%, similar to Non-Metro WA, with mortgaged properties at 48.0% and rented ones at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,556, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,616. The median weekly rent was $370, higher than Non-Metro WA's $300. Nationally, College Grove's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,556 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $370 versus the national figure of $375.

College Grove features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.1% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 31.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up 20.9%, consisting of 19.3% lone person households and 2.0% group households. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Educational attainment in College Grove aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 14.8%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 5.9% and certificates at 25.0%. Educational participation is high, with 51.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 16.8% in secondary, 16.5% in primary, and 7.3% in tertiary.

Manea Senior College serves the area, enrolling 555 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1035) with balanced educational opportunities. Secondary education dominates with one school; primary students typically attend schools in nearby areas. The area functions as an education hub with 28.9 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 17.0, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in College Grove shows that there are 17 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 7 individual routes providing service to the area. Together, these routes facilitate 360 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in College Grove is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 285 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 51 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

College Grove's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

College Grove's health data shows positive outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages.

Approximately 55% (~1,056 people) have private health cover. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (8.8%) and arthritis (7.7%), while 68.4% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than the Rest of WA's 66.4%. Only 10.7% (205 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the state average of 17.6%. Despite this, seniors in College Grove have above-average health outcomes, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, College Grove records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

College Grove's cultural diversity aligns with the broader regional average. Its population comprises 62.7% citizens, 79.6% born in Australia, and 89.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 48.5%.

Islam, however, is overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to 0.7% regionally. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (32.9%), Australian (27.3%), and Scottish (6.8%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: New Zealanders are overrepresented at 1.5% versus 0.8%, Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.6%, and South Africans at 0.9% versus 0.8%.

College Grove's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

College Grove's median age is 38 years, which is slightly below the Rest of WA average of 40 but matches the Australian median of 38. The 35-44 cohort is notably higher at 19.4% locally compared to the Rest of WA average, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 9.0%. Nationally, this 35-44 concentration is above the national average of 14.2%. Post-2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has increased from 18.0% to 19.4%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 10.7% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests College Grove's age profile will change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 51%, adding 173 residents to reach 513. Conversely, the 75-84 group is expected to decrease by 4 residents.