Ellen Grove, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ellen Grove Brisbane, Queensland
Lovat Street, Ellen Grove
Ellen Grove Location in Queensland
Population	3,586 (2021 census)
• Density	1,055/km2 (2,730/sq mi)
Established	1962
Postcode(s)	4078
Area	3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	23.1 km (14 mi) E of Ipswich 23.9 km (15 mi) SW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Jamboree Ward)
State electorate(s)	Inala
Federal Division(s)	Oxley
Suburbs around Ellen Grove: Gailes Wacol Forest Lake Gailes Ellen Grove Forest Lake Carole Park Carole Park Forest Lake

Ellen Grove is a suburb located in the south-western part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's a place where about 3,586 people live, according to the 2021 census.

Where is Ellen Grove?

Ellen Grove is bordered on its southern side by the Logan Motorway. The Centenary Highway also runs right through the middle of the suburb, going from north to south. You can find large water tanks here, called reservoirs. These tanks help make sure homes in Ellen Grove and nearby areas have good water pressure.

A Look at Ellen Grove's Past

Ellen Grove started to be divided into blocks for homes around 1959. The name "Ellen Grove" became official in 1962. This happened because a local group, the Ellen Grove Progress Association, worked hard to make it happen. The first blocks of land were quite large, about 2 to 4 acres each. However, they didn't have services like water or electricity at first.

The land originally belonged to a person named R.P. Spinks. He had a daughter named Ellen Dabing. She often played with local Aboriginal children. They would play in a special group of trees near Bullockhead Creek. Because of Ellen, this area became known as "Ellen's Grove."

Over time, parts of a nearby suburb called Carole Park were added to Ellen Grove. This was part of a plan by the Brisbane City Council and Ipswich City Council. Then, in 2009, Ellen Grove grew even more. Its boundaries were extended both north and south. This change made the suburb much bigger and increased its population a lot.

Who Lives in Ellen Grove?

In 2011, about 2,529 people lived in Ellen Grove. Slightly more than half were female, and just under half were male. The average age of people living here was 28 years old. This is younger than the average age for all of Australia.

Most people (about 55.9%) living in Ellen Grove were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included New Zealand, Vietnam, Samoa, England, and the Philippines. When it came to languages spoken at home, most people (59.3%) spoke only English. Other popular languages included Vietnamese, Samoan, Kirundi (Rundi), Mandarin, and Arabic.

By 2016, the population of Ellen Grove had grown to 2,906 people. In 2021, the population increased again to 3,586 people.

Schools and Learning

There are no schools located directly within Ellen Grove. However, students can easily go to schools in nearby suburbs.

• Primary Schools:
  • Carole Park State School is in Wacol, which is to the north.
  • Forest Lake State School is in Forest Lake, to the north-east.
  • Grand Avenue State School is also in Forest Lake, to the south-east.
• Secondary Schools:
  • The closest high school is Forest Lake State High School. It is located in Forest Lake, to the east of Ellen Grove.

Local Services and Places

Ellen Grove has some important facilities and places for residents.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant: The Carole Park Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the north-west part of the suburb. This plant cleans water before it goes into the Brisbane River.
• Shopping and Post Office: There is a small shopping centre on Waterford Road. The Ellen Grove Post Office is located within this centre.
• Mobile Library: The Brisbane City Council's mobile library visits Ellen Grove every two weeks. It stops at Carole Park State School on Waterford Road.
• Churches:
  • The Forest Lake Uniting Church is located on Waterford Road in Ellen Grove, even though its name suggests Forest Lake.
  • Elim Gospel Church of Australasia is on Julie Road.

Getting Around

Plans have been made for a future train station in Ellen Grove. This station would be part of the Springfield line, which already passes through the suburb. This would make it easier for people to travel by train.