Little Grove

An assessment of population growth drivers in Little Grove reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the Little Grove statistical area (Lv2) is around 1,595. This reflects an increase of 87 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,508. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,576 as of June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and validation of an additional 10 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 403 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Little Grove has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%, outpacing its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and to estimate growth post-2032, 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, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 131 persons, reflecting an increase of 10.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Little Grove received around 5 dwellings per year in development approvals over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 26 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 1.7 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market dynamics.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $582,000, suggesting a focus on premium properties. Compared to Rest of WA, Little Grove had approximately 57% of the construction activity per person as of recent years, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. However, building activity has increased recently, possibly due to market maturity or development constraints. All new constructions were detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes.

With around 180 people per dwelling approval, Little Grove is considered a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 159 residents through to 2041, with development keeping pace with projected growth despite increasing competition among buyers as the population expands.

Little Grove has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

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Little Grove ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Little Grove has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025814 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation stands at 61.6%, slightly higher than Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance is particularly strong with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, mining has limited presence at 3.0% compared to the regional average of 11.7%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 4.6%, while employment declined by 4.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA where employment grew by 1.4% and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Little Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that income in Little Grove is below national average. The median assessed income is $50,568 and the average income stands at $63,735. This contrasts with Rest of WA's figures where the median income is $59,973 and the average income is $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Little Grove would be approximately $55,433 (median) and $69,866 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Little Grove rank modestly, between the 38th and 39th percentiles. Distribution data shows that the predominant cohort spans 32.9% of locals (524 people) with incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the region where 31.1% fall within this category. Housing costs are manageable with 88.9% retained, though disposable income sits below average at the 46th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Little Grove is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Little Grove's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.4% houses and 5.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 92.1% houses and 8.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Little Grove stood at 50.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,610, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent in Little Grove was $295, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Little Grove's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,610 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Little Grove has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.4% of all households, including 29.7% couples with children, 38.9% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.6%, with lone person households at 22.6% and group households comprising 0.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.4.

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

Little Grove's educational qualifications trail Australian averages. Among residents aged 15+, 21.7% hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high, with 25.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 8.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Little Grove has eight active public transport stops, all of which serve buses. These stops are served by a single route collectively offering 20 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 388 meters, indicating good accessibility.

On average, services run twice daily across all routes, translating to about two weekly trips per individual stop.

Little Grove's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Little Grove's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, showing a typical range of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% (837 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area's 50.0%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.3%) and mental health issues (9.4%). About 65.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Rest of WA's 64.7%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 25.6% (408 people), compared to Rest of WA's 21.0%. Health outcomes among seniors in Little Grove are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Little Grove ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Little Grove, assessed for cultural diversity, showed 80.3% of its population born in Australia, with 91.6% being citizens and 96.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 37.1%. The 'Other' category was overrepresented compared to regional averages, at 0.6% versus 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (38.0%), Australian (28.4%), and Scottish (8.8%). Notable deviations included Dutch (3.0% vs regional 2.3%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.7%), and South African (0.8% vs 0.6%) groups being overrepresented in Little Grove.

Little Grove hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Little Grove's median age of 48 years notably exceeds Rest of WA's 40, which is considerably older than the national norm of 38. Compared to the Rest of WA average, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 14.5% locally, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 7.5%. This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.0% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.1% to 13.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Little Grove's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to expand notably, increasing by 58 people (32%) from 181 to 240. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 85+ cohorts.