Little Grove - Elleker
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Little Grove - Elleker's population is around 3,934 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 255 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,679 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,901 in June 2024 and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 27 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Little Grove - Elleker has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing its SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 48.9% 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 and post-2032 estimates, 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. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of regional areas across the nation, with the area expected to expand by 340 persons to reach a total of 4,274 by 2041, recording a gain of 7.8% over the 17-year period.

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

Little Grove - Elleker has seen approximately 19 new homes approved each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 95 homes were approved, with an additional four approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.8 new residents arrived per new home over these years.

This pace of construction is matching or exceeding demand, providing buyers more options and facilitating population growth that could surpass current projections. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings during this period was $345,000. In FY26, there have been $806,000 in commercial development approvals recorded, indicating a primarily residential focus.

Compared to the rest of WA, Little Grove - Elleker has seen around 13.0% less new development per person. Nationally, it ranks among the 66th percentile of areas assessed for development. Recent construction comprises approximately 85.0% detached houses and 15.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 218 people per approval, Little Grove - Elleker reflects a transitioning market in terms of population growth. Looking ahead, it is projected that the area will grow by approximately 307 residents by the year 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Little Grove - Elleker has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact this region. Notable initiatives include Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan, Albany Waterfront Redevelopment, South Lockyer Structure Plan, and Mount Lockyer Primary School Rebuild. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Little Grove - Elleker demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Little Grove - Elleker has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 0.7% as of June 2021.

Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability. As of June 2025, 1,905 residents are employed while its unemployment rate is 2.4% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation stands at 52.6%, significantly below Rest of WA's 59.4%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

The area has a particular employment specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, mining shows lower representation at 2.9% versus the regional average of 11.7%. Labour force levels decreased by 1.6% over the 12 months to June 2025 while employment declined by 0.4%, causing unemployment to fall by 1.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting local growth in Little Grove - Elleker of approximately 6.2%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Little Grove - Elleker's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Little Grove - Elleker is $48,678 and the average income stands at $61,353. This compares to figures for Rest of WA's of $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $55,590 (median) and $70,065 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Little Grove - Elleker, between the 32nd and 36th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 32.8% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,290 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 31.1%. Housing costs are manageable with 88.2% retained. However, disposable income sits below average at the 40th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Little Grove - Elleker's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.8% houses and 9.2% 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 - Elleker stood at 50.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.7% and rented ones at 14.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,490. The median weekly rent in the area was $275, compared to Non-Metro WA's $280. Nationally, Little Grove - Elleker's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Little Grove - Elleker has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.9% of all households, consisting of 27.2% couples with children, 39.2% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.1%, with lone person households at 24.2% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of WA.

Little Grove - Elleker performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's university qualification rate is 19.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (27.7%). Educational participation is high at 31.4%, including secondary education (12.2%), primary education (10.2%), and tertiary education (2.4%).

Little Grove Primary School serves the area, with an enrollment of 213 students as of 2021. The school's ICSEA score is 1024, indicating typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities. It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 5.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Little Grove - Elleker shows that there are 18 active transport stops currently operating. These stops cater to a mix of bus routes. A total of 1 individual route services these stops, collectively providing 20 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as limited, with residents typically located approximately 1747 meters away from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages about 2 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 1 weekly trip per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Little Grove - Elleker are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Little Grove - Elleker shows below-average health indicators, with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to average.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 51% of the total population (~1,990 people). The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (8.3%). 66.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 64.7% across Rest of WA. 24.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (950 people), higher than the 21.0% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Little Grove-Elleker's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.2% of its population being Australian citizens and 79.7% born in Australia. English is spoken exclusively at home by 96.8% of the population. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 38.3% of people in Little Grove-Elleker.

Buddhism, while a minority, is slightly overrepresented compared to the rest of Western Australia, comprising 1.1% of the population. The top three ancestry groups are English (36.8%), Australian (28.5%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, Dutch ancestry is overrepresented at 3.4%, Polish at 1.2%, and Welsh at 0.8%, compared to regional averages.

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

Little Grove - Elleker has a median age of 47 years, which is significantly higher than Rest of WA's 40 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Little Grove - Elleker has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (15.0%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.3%). This proportion is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 9.0% to 10.6%, while the 55 to 64 age group has declined from 16.7% to 14.4%. By 2041, Little Grove - Elleker is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 35 to 44 age group is expected to grow by 27%, reaching 633 people from 498. Conversely, the population aged 85+ and those aged 55 to 64 are expected to decline.