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Ellen Grove QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ellen Grove, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ellen Grove QLD is 3,586 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ellen Grove is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Ellen Grove is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Ellen Grove has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ellen Grove has a population density of 1055.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ellen Grove is India. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellen Grove is $1,491.

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Ellen Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ellen Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$621/wk

$32,292 per year

#6763 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,491/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ellen Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,775) Female 50.6% (1,815)

Population Density

1055.9

people per km²

3,586 people · 3.4 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,399

Family income/wk

Ellen Grove Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ellen Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.2% 126 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.8% 213 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ellen Grove Country of Birth

Australia

85.3%

India

7.2%

England

3.1%

China

1.6%

Germany

1.0%

Fiji

0.8%

Brazil

0.4%

Afghanistan

0.3%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.3%

France

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ellen Grove Religion

No Religion

40.7%

Catholic

18.8%

Not stated

12.5%

Buddhism

7.4%

Anglican

6.2%

Christian (other)

6.2%

Islam

4.7%

Hinduism

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ellen Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

68.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ellen Grove Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

30.8%

Other

28.9%

Samoan

14.0%

IAL Punjabi

7.1%

SAL Tot

5.5%

Mandarin

5.5%

Hindi

4.2%

IAL Sinhal

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ellen Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

34.3% 811 people

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Employed part-time

18.4% 436 people

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Unemployed

6.8% 162 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 956 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ellen Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.3%

Bachelor Degree

24.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ellen Grove Occupation

Professionals

22.9%

Community & Personal Service

18.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.6%

Labourers

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Managers

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ellen Grove Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Society & Culture

18.0%

Engineering

15.4%

Health

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Information Technology

5.3%

Education

4.2%

Creative Arts

3.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Architecture & Building

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ellen Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

62.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

36.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ellen Grove Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ellen Grove Marital Status

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Married

33.6% 913

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Separated

6.3% 171

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Divorced

9.0% 243

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Widowed

3.4% 92

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Never married

47.7% 1,295

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ellen Grove Ancestry

Australian

20.3%

English

19.6%

Other

19.1%

Vietnamese

7.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.0%

Samoan

5.7%

Irish

4.3%

Scottish

3.9%

German

3.8%

Indian

3.6%

Filipino

3.3%

Chinese

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ellen Grove School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Government

28.9%

Vocational Education

14.0%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

4.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

Secondary — Catholic

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ellen Grove Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.7% 506

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No need for assistance

92.3% 6,030

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ellen Grove Volunteering

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Volunteer

9.7% 240

—

Not a volunteer

90.3% 2,241

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ellen Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.5%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ellen Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Train

2.5%

Bus

2.0%

Walked only

1.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.6%

Truck

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ellen Grove Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

42.7%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

11.1%

4+ vehicles

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ellen Grove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.3%

2 bedrooms

2.9%

3 bedrooms

77.6%

4 bedrooms

16.1%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ellen Grove Population Mobility

19.7%

moved in the last year

52.3%

moved in the last 5 years

10.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ellen Grove Indigenous Population

7.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

502

Indigenous residents

6,108

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ellen Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

325

Asthma

141

Diabetes

106

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ellen Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

8.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.3%

$3,500+/wk

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ellen Grove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

One parent — children under 15

19.9%

Couple — no children

17.8%

One parent — no children under 15

11.1%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ellen Grove Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 13

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Previously served

1.6% 39

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Never served

97.9% 2,447

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ellen Grove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 325

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Did not provide

86.9% 2,158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ellen Grove Children Ever Born

No children

36.2%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

21.9%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

7.8%

5+ children

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ellen Grove When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

139

1991–2000

184

2001–2010

387

2011–2015

250

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ellen Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.5%

5–14 hours

23.2%

15–29 hours

9.2%

30+ hours

8.3%

Did not do domestic work

41.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ellen Grove Household Size

1 person

19.9%

2 persons

30.7%

3 persons

20.1%

4 persons

14.5%

5 persons

7.9%

6+ persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ellen Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,594

Moved from QLD

469

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ellen Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

9.0%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Intact family — other children present

3.7%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ellen Grove Schools

schools nearby

government

935

avg ICSEA score

3,746

total students

Grand Avenue State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 917 students

1033

ICSEA

Forest Lake State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 738 students

1015

ICSEA

Camira State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 679 students

983

ICSEA

St Mark's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 448 students

982

ICSEA

Richlands East State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 508 students

910

ICSEA

Carole Park State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students

905

ICSEA

Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre Government

Combined · 5-12 · 195 students

832

ICSEA

Inala Flexible School Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 94 students

823

ICSEA

Wacol Youth Remand Education Support Hub Government

Combined

St John's Anglican College - Alpine Place Campus Independent

Primary

West Moreton Education and Training Centre Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ellen Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,353/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.9%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Ellen Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $5,863/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,003/wk

Rent share 25.9%

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Ellen Grove vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,796 Income: $1,353/wk Rent: $378/wk

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Pop: 1,797 Income: $950/wk Rent: $355/wk

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Pop: 1,806 Income: $794/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Pop: 1,813 Income: $707/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 1,831 Income: $571/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellen Grove

What is the population of Ellen Grove QLD?

The population of Ellen Grove QLD is 3,586 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1055.9 people per km².Ellen Grove is ranked #2,107 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ellen Grove?

The median personal income in Ellen Grove QLD is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,353 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.Ellen Grove is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ellen Grove?

Median rent in Ellen Grove QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 25.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ellen Grove ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ellen Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ellen Grove QLD is $1,491. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ellen Grove?

The median age in Ellen Grove QLD is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ellen Grove a good suburb to live in?

Ellen Grove is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,586.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30963. All dollar figures in AUD.