Ellen Grove
QLD 4078 • Greater Brisbane
About Ellen Grove
Ellen Grove is a suburban locality in western Brisbane, falling within the Brisbane City Council area approximately 17 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD. With a population of 3,586 and a notably young median age of 30, the suburb has a vibrant, growing community that includes a significant proportion of young families. Median household income is around $1,353 per week, reflecting a mix of working and middle-income households in what is largely a mid-density residential area developed from the late 1990s.
The suburb sits adjacent to the broader Forest Lake precinct, giving residents access to the Forest Lake Shopping Centre, parklands, and the man-made Forest Lake itself. Commuters generally rely on buses and the Centenary Highway for access to the city, with rail connections available at Darra and Richlands stations. Ellen Grove is one of Brisbane's more multicultural western suburbs, with Vietnamese, Samoan, Filipino, and Indian communities contributing to a richly diverse neighbourhood that has a strong community spirit and family focus.
Ellen Grove falls under postcode 4078 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Inala electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Translink Route 100, 101 — Brisbane CBD (Roma St) 40-55 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Close to the Centenary Highway (State Route 7); bus services connect to Richlands and Darra for rail access
Car or bus required for most errands; Forest Lake Shopping Centre nearby but not walkable for most residents
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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College Avenue
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High Street
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Kauri Place
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Cnr Centennial Way and Grand Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
208 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 225
- 2. New Zealand 205
- 3. India 148
- 4. Philippines 95
- 5. England 61
- 6. Samoa 60
- 7. China 42
- 8. Sri Lanka 29
- 9. Germany 20
- 10. South Africa 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)