Big Grove, WA 6330 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Big Grove is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6330, home to 225 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Albany local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 377 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population225
Median age56
Area6.9 km²
To CBD377 km
LGAAlbany

Demographics

Population
225
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$919 /week
Median personal income
$610 /week
Median family income
$1,531 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Albany
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Forrest
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,559
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Little Grove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Albany Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
  • Albany Senior High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Panorama Rd After Frenchman Bay Rd bus · 821 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 63.2% of the 38 resolvable premises in Big Grove. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 63.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 36.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Great Southern District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Big Grove?

Big Grove (WA 6330) had 225 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Albany local government area.

What is the median rent in Big Grove?

The median advertised rent in Big Grove is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Big Grove?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Big Grove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Little Grove Primary School (3 km), Albany Community Kindergarten (7.1 km), Albany Senior High School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Big Grove?

Big Grove is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (63.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Big Grove?

Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Big Grove?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Big Grove centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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