Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Ellen Grove has an estimated 4,178 residents, up 16.5% since the 2021 Census, with 68 projects tracked in the area around Ellen Grove.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Ellen Grove is located 18 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD. Its population is estimated at around 4,178 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. ERP means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate is an increase of 592 people (16.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 3,586 people.
Ellen Grove combines severely limited dwelling supply with a high percentage of renters, a strong semi-detached presence and a well-educated local population. Its demographic profile includes a notable proportion of people aged 15 to 24yo and an elevated proportion aged 0 to 4yo, alongside a high share of children and teenagers. Its population shows strong expansion patterns.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Ellen Grove is located 18 kilometres south-southwest from Brisbane CBD. Its population is estimated at around 4,178 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. ERP means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate is an increase of 592 people (16.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 3,586 people.
Ellen Grove combines severely limited dwelling supply with a high percentage of renters, a strong semi-detached presence and a well-educated local population. Its demographic profile includes a notable proportion of people aged 15 to 24yo and an elevated proportion aged 0 to 4yo, alongside a high share of children and teenagers. Its population shows strong expansion patterns.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,376 in 2006 and 4,178 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 15.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.4%.
Ellen Grove ranks in the 92nd percentile nationally for infrastructure drivers and the 90th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Ellen Grove is $550 a week, up 3.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 12% below Greater Brisbane.
12% below Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $337 in 2017, $525 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $550 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +3.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $525 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -1.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Forest Lake - Oxley | $595 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Forest Lake - Oxley, over 12 months | +5.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Ipswich | $574 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Ipswich, over 12 months | +7.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 17 tracked applications: 14 approved, 3 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 68 projects in and around Ellen Grove, 14 of them under construction.
Proposed upgrade of approximately 10km of the western section of the Logan Motorway between Formation Street and the Mount Lindesay Highway, delivered as a partnership between Transurban Queensland and the Queensland Government.
The project comprises a multi-building industrial and warehousing complex across three stages, featuring five buildings accommodating 29 warehouse units with a combined gross floor area of 10,148 square metres. Development approval was granted by Brisbane City Council under Application A006248488.
Woodvale Village is a $100 million masterplanned community in Forest Lake delivering 151 new homes, including 3- and 4-bedroom turnkey house and land packages. Fast-tracked as a State Facilitated Development (SFD), it requires a minimum 15% affordable housing allocation. Construction has commenced, with first residents expected by mid-2027.
Proposed neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket with approximately 18 specialty retail tenancies, food and service outlets, around 265 car parking spaces and associated access works.
32 architect-designed townhouses featuring contemporary design with alfresco entertaining terraces, part of southwest Brisbane residential growth corridor.
1.013 hectare residential development site in Forest Lake offered for sale. The site sits within an established suburb about 25km south west of Brisbane CBD and has an 88m frontage to Woodvale Crescent.
Final stages of the boutique Camira Springs residential estate delivering elevated land lots with city views, directly within Camira suburb.
QIC Real Estate's redevelopment proposal for Forest Lake Shopping Centre in southwest Brisbane originally included an extension to the existing ALDI supermarket, four additional specialty retail tenancies, improved pedestrian areas, a refurbished northern courtyard and changes to vehicle access and parking.
Major staged duplication of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial from two to four lanes to support rapid population growth in Greater Springfield. Stages 1 and 3 are complete while Stage 2 early works, including utility relocations, retaining walls and drainage upgrades, are underway ahead of full civil road widening.
Acacia Doolandella is a boutique Ausbuild house and land estate in Brisbane's south, delivering 23 premium homesites within an established, quiet neighbourhood close to schools, parks, retail and major transport routes. The community focuses on low rise detached housing with a mix of lot sizes and contemporary family homes.
Transformation of existing Masters store into modern retail centre with four large tenancies, maintaining 12,170sqm GFA for retail and showroom uses.
Golden Grove Estate is a 98 dwelling townhouse community at 73 Redhead Street, Doolandella, delivering three and four bedroom homes next to more than 1 hectare of parkland about 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD. Stages 1 to 5 are now complete and sold out, with the final Stage 6 townhomes under construction and expected to settle by 2027.
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Estimated completion year of the 25 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 7, 2027 8, 2028 2, 2029 1, 2030 0, 2031 2, 2032 1. 11 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 17 substantial development applications lodged in and around Ellen Grove over the period covered (about 4.3 years), 3 in the last 12 months; 3 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 2, 2023 4, 2024 4, 2025 4, 2026 (to Oct) 3.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 17 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 1 | ABS building approvals | 7th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 14 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) | |
| Applications under assessment | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 4.3 years) |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Ellen Grove area has seen 4 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Ellen Grove's current population of 4,178 has been supported by 1 approval on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Ellen Grove's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 1, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove has grown by approximately 741 people, while 6 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 123.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Ellen Grove include: Ellen Grove Estate Townhouses (Completed); Progress Road Neighbourhood Shopping Centre (Planning); 73 Government Road & 27 Orchard Road Residential Development (Dev. Application); Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication (Construction); and Former Masters Store Retail Centre Redevelopment (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Ellen Grove spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Retail, and Residential Development, among others.
The suburb of Ellen Grove ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Population growth drivers in Ellen Grove are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,178 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +16.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,230 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +4.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,586 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 592 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +2.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 3.40 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Ellen Grove was estimated to be approximately 4,178 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,178 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Ellen Grove has added approximately 592 people and shown a 16.51% increase from the 3,586 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Ellen Grove is estimated at 1,229 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Ellen Grove is driven by: Overseas migration (62.0%), Natural increase (38.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 62.0% of overall population gains.
Ellen Grove hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 4% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 4th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 22.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 52.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 30 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 8.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 15.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 2.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Ellen Grove at 31 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 30 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 31 years as at August 2026, Ellen Grove is 5 years younger than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 7 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Ellen Grove compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 0 - 4 group, making up 8.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Ellen Grove compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 75 - 84 group, making up 2.9% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Ellen Grove show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (8.3% vs 5.6%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.8% vs 1.8%) and 75-84 year-olds (2.9% vs 5.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 22.2% of the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 10.3% of the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $60,654 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $69,517 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,353 | 2021 Census, weekly | 24th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $621 | 2021 Census, weekly | 14th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 9.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,399 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 23.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is approximately $64,966. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $60,654.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is approximately $74,460. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $69,517.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is approximately $64,966 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,654 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is approximately $74,460 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,517 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Ellen Grove's households (~34.4% / 397 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Ellen Grove is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.4% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $1,353/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $1,399/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $621/wk.
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-24 reveals that income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is slightly lower than average on a national basis, with the median assessed at $60,654 while the average income stands at $69,517. This contrasts to Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $61,668 and an average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $64,966 (median) and $74,460 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $4,529 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Ellen Grove's disposable income is $4,529 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Ellen Grove shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 46.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,395 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,935 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,520 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Ellen Grove has approximately 1,395 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 8.3%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Ellen Grove stands at 8.3%, which is 4.0 percentage points above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Ellen Grove is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.8% of employment), manufacturing (11.5%), and retail trade (10.6%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Ellen Grove has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Ellen Grove is 46.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. The relatively low participation rate may indicate limited job opportunities or demographic factors affecting workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Ellen Grove shows notable specialisation in manufacturing, which employs 11.5% of the local workforce compared to 6.4% across Greater Brisbane. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Ellen Grove's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Ellen Grove places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 19.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 44.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
19.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Ellen Grove have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
44.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Ellen Grove have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Ellen Grove ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Ellen Grove are: Certificate (24.6%), Bachelor Degree (13.4%), Advanced Diploma (11.4%).
34.7% of the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.6% in primary school, 9.7% in secondary school, 5.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
Ellen Grove features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 19.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 29.5% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 19.2% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 25.0% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,155 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,346 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 75.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Ellen Grove had 1,155 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 16.5% to an estimated 1,346 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Ellen Grove is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 75.7% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (19.7%), group households (4.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 874 family households, couples with children account for 29.5% of all households, couples without children at home 19.2%, and single parent families 25.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Ellen Grove shows distinct household patterns. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Ellen Grove have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 33.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 47.7% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 19.7% of all households in the suburb of Ellen Grove, similar to the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 4.6% of households, in line with the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%.
Ellen Grove is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 41.3% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 39.7% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 60.3% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 74.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 58.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
Ellen Grove scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 41.3% of its population born overseas and 39.7% speaking a language other than English at home.
The main religion in Ellen Grove was found to be Christianity, which makes up 44.5% of people in Ellen Grove. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 6.9% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ellen Grove are Australian, comprising 18.7% of the population, English, comprising 18.0% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 26.8%, and Other, comprising 17.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Brisbane's 9.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 5.2% of Ellen Grove (vs 0.9% across Greater Brisbane), Vietnamese at 6.9% (vs 0.8%) and Maori at 1.5% (vs 1.1%).
41.3% of the suburb of Ellen Grove population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
39.7% of the population in the suburb of Ellen Grove speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
5.5% of the suburb of Ellen Grove population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
74.3% of the suburb of Ellen Grove population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Ellen Grove displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 69.6% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 61.3% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,491 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 26th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 18.7% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 36.7% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $350 | 2021 Census, weekly | 44th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 86th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 62nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Ellen Grove, 11.6% of homes are owned outright, 18.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 69.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 61.3% of dwellings in the suburb of Ellen Grove are houses.
In the suburb of Ellen Grove, 2.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 36.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Ellen Grove stands at 11.6%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $1,491, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Ellen Grove is $1,334, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Ellen Grove, households with mortgages typically spend 25.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Ellen Grove is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Ellen Grove shows mortgage holders spending 25.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 25.9% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Ellen Grove consists of 61.3% detached houses, 36.7% semi-detached dwellings, 2.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Ellen Grove consumes approximately 22.8% of median household income ($5,858 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Health performance in Ellen Grove is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 52.9% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 46th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 70.8% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.8% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
Around 52.9% of people in the suburb of Ellen Grove are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Ellen Grove, 7.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
9.4% of people in the suburb of Ellen Grove are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.8% of the suburb of Ellen Grove population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the suburb of Ellen Grove have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Ellen Grove, 52.9% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 575 m away and the nearest school 791 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 30 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 30th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 575 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 791 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 3 long day care centres with 291 places in Ellen Grove, about 0.7 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Ellen Grove compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Ellen Grove has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 8% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Ellen Grove is $550 a week, +3.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Population growth drivers in Ellen Grove are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends.
Ellen Grove hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 4% of areas nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Ellen Grove shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia.
Educational achievement in Ellen Grove places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Ellen Grove features high concentrations of single parent families and group households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
Ellen Grove is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Ellen Grove displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Health performance in Ellen Grove is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport in Ellen Grove: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Ellen Grove has an estimated 4,178 residents, up 16.5% since the 2021 Census, with 68 projects tracked in the area around Ellen Grove.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Ellen Grove.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to May 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL30963). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (May 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Ellen Grove from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Ellen Grove with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 9.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
