Little Grove
A 48-year median age makes Little Grove markedly older than the national profile, while 1,508 residents live across 3.95 square kilometres at 382.2 people per square kilometre. The suburb is dominated by established detached housing and car travel, with 94.4% of dwellings separate houses and 86.5% of residents driving. Compared with nearby Robinson and Mount Elphinstone, Little Grove has a distinct low-turnover profile, with 80.7% of residents staying at the same address. Its 51.2 household-income percentile sits close to the national midpoint, so the main distinction is life stage rather than exceptional wealth.
Local council: Albany
Population
1,508
Median Age
48.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,570/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Little Grove suits buyers who prioritise established streets and larger floor plans over apartment choice. Separate houses account for 94.4% of dwellings, while 49.0% contain 4 or more bedrooms and 39.6% contain 3 bedrooms. A suburb-level median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by street and allow for the $1,610 monthly mortgage benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 23.7% of household income and rent equals 18.8%, with neither showing a stress flag. Outright ownership at 48.5% is higher than mortgage tenure at 34.3%. Compared with denser parts of Albany, this is a detached-house proposition, although the 9.5% vacancy rate warrants checking local demand.
For Buyers
Little Grove suits buyers who prioritise established streets and larger floor plans over apartment choice. Separate houses account for 94.4% of dwellings, while 49.0% contain 4 or more bedrooms and 39.6% contain 3 bedrooms. A suburb-level median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by street and allow for the $1,610 monthly mortgage benchmark. Mortgage costs equal 23.7% of household income and rent equals 18.8%, with neither showing a stress flag. Outright ownership at 48.5% is higher than mortgage tenure at 34.3%. Compared with denser parts of Albany, this is a detached-house proposition, although the 9.5% vacancy rate warrants checking local demand.
For Investors
Little Grove presents a relatively owner-occupied investment profile rather than a deep rental market. Only 14.7% of occupied dwellings are rented, compared with 48.5% owned outright and 34.3% held with a mortgage. Weekly rent is $295 and vacancy is 9.5%, a combination that can lengthen letting periods and makes street-level rental evidence important. Rent growth of 10.0% provides a recent positive signal, but the development count was 0 over the past 12 months, limiting a clear pipeline story. Forecast migration is Balanced and the area is established, making cash-flow assumptions more important than a high-growth thesis. Investors should stress-test maintenance on 94.4% detached homes and avoid relying on headline rent alone.
Schools in Little Grove
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LITTLE GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Little Grove has an older demographic shape: the median age is 48, which is 8.0 years above the national comparison, while university attainment is 25.2%, or 4.9 percentage points below the national figure. Overseas-born residents account for 19.7%, 1.9 points below national, and average household size is 2.5, matching the national comparison. English ancestry is most common at 795 people, followed by Scottish at 184 and Irish at 152. No religion is recorded for 865 residents versus 525 identifying with Christianity. The 80.7% address-stay rate supports an established social base, while 27.4% volunteering suggests strong local participation. Compared with nearby Albany suburbs, the profile is more age-heavy and Anglo-leaning.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.4%
Houses
5.6%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Little Grove's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 94.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 5.6% are semi-detached, with no apartment share available. Larger homes dominate, with 49.0% having 4 or more bedrooms and 39.6% having 3 bedrooms, while smaller 0 and 1 bedroom homes account for 6.2% and 2 bedroom homes 5.2%. Tenure is stable, with 48.5% owned outright, 34.3% mortgaged and 14.7% rented. Outright ownership is higher than mortgage tenure and renting, which helps explain the 18.8% rent-to-income and 23.7% mortgage-to-income ratios. Compared with denser Albany locations, Little Grove offers fewer compact housing choices but a clearer family-home pattern. A median sale price is unavailable, so assess value through recent comparable sales and repayments.
Mortgage / mo
$1,610
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$295
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$749
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.5%
Unoccupied
60
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.9%
Couples with children
51.7%
Couples, no children
9.9%
Single parent
445
Total families
Economy & Employment
Little Grove's employment base is led by healthcare at 19.0% or 94 workers, education at 14.8% or 73, public administration at 11.5% or 57, construction at 9.5% or 47, and retail at 8.1% or 40. This mix links local demand to essential services and public-facing work rather than one narrow industry. Professionals number 150, trades 146, community and personal service workers 99, clerical and administration workers 87, and managers 84. The unemployment rate is 3.0% with 61.5% participation, while 52.3% work full time and 290 work part time. Household income sits at the 51.2nd percentile, slightly above the midpoint. SEIFA is uneven: IEO decile 4 contrasts with IER decile 8, while IRSD is 6 and IRSAD is 5, suggesting economic resources are stronger than education and occupation indicators. Compared with a single-industry town, this spread is more resilient because healthcare and education anchor employment.
Unemployment
3.0%
Labour Force
767
Unemployed
23
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
52.3%
Part-time
39.0%
Participation
61.5%
Employed
744
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
25.2%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
572
Transport to Work
Daily life in Little Grove is car-oriented: 86.5% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.3% who walk or cycle, while 7.8% work from home. The local education footprint includes 1 government primary school, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel against the exact address. With 1,508 residents in 3.95 square kilometres, density is 382.2 people per square kilometre, providing a compact suburban setting without a strong active-transport pattern. Socioeconomic indicators are mixed rather than uniform: IEO is decile 4, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 5. The IER result is higher than the IEO result, suggesting household economic resources outpace education and occupation measures. For safety, check current police statistics for postcode 6330 and compare the latest 12-month categories.
Drive
86.5%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
7.8%
Growth Outlook
Little Grove is an established area with a forecast annual growth trend of 0.88% and Balanced migration, pointing to measured expansion rather than a rapid population surge. Population change across the wider area is 12.3% over 10 years, while the shift profile is explicitly Aging: the senior share rises 9.9 percentage points and the working share falls 4.1 points. That trajectory is consistent with a median age of 48 and a 2.8 point decline in the young share. Gentrification signals remain limited, with a score of 6 and a Not gentrifying stage, although a separate shift score is 21 with an Early signs stage. Compared with high-growth corridors, the 0.88% trend is modest, so demand is more likely to follow established households, services and gradual turnover than speculative redevelopment.
Population trend: Albany council area
Little Grove sits in the Albany council area. These are the council area's residents, not Little Grove's.
Residents 2025
42,308
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.3%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.4%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Little Grove compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Grove a good suburb to live in?
Little Grove can suit households seeking detached homes and a quieter established setting. The median age is 48, 94.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 86.5% of residents drive, so it is better suited to car-based living than highly walkable lifestyles.
What is the median house price in Little Grove?
A current median house price is not available for Little Grove. Buyers should compare recent sales for similar 3 and 4-plus bedroom homes, then test repayments against the $1,610 monthly mortgage benchmark and the 23.7% mortgage-to-income ratio.
What schools are in Little Grove?
Little Grove has 1 listed government primary school, Little Grove Primary School. Families should confirm the current intake area, year-level availability and secondary-school travel for the exact address, because enrolment zones can cross suburb boundaries.
Is Little Grove safe?
Little Grove should not be labelled safe or unsafe from its population of 1,508 alone. Check current WA Police information for postcode 6330 and compare the latest 12-month offence categories with nearby Albany-area locations before making a decision.
Is Little Grove good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking established detached housing, but the rental market needs careful testing. Renting accounts for 14.7%, weekly rent is $295, vacancy is 9.5% and development activity was 0 over 12 months, so cash flow and tenant demand should be verified.
How is Little Grove's population changing?
Little Grove has 1,508 residents today, with a forecast annual growth trend of 0.88%. The wider area records 12.3% population change over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging, including a 9.9-point rise in the senior share and a 2.8-point decline in the young share.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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