Charlemont vs Grovedale
The verdict
Charlemont is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $658K in Grovedale. Charlemont rates higher for education (65 vs 60). Grovedale rates higher for liveability (86 vs 66). On the separate residential safety score, Grovedale rates higher (84 vs 24/100 in Charlemont).
Scores
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 70 |
| Transport | 56 | 62 |
| Education | 65 | 60 |
| Liveability | 66 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,612 | 14,869 |
| Median age | 29 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,102 | $1,477 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Born in Australia | 77.2% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Charlemont High Growth · Grovedale High Growth
Property
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $619K | $658K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $505K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | -4.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 24 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,110 | 229 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 269 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 651 | 390 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,772 | 5,273 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 7 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Charlemont · Grovedale
Transport
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 83 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 13 |
| Parks | 26 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 39 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.2 km | 70.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.9 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Charlemont | Grovedale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,612 | 14,869 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,821 | 17,120 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,898 | 22,187 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.98% | 3.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charlemont or Grovedale?
Grovedale has the higher residential safety score (Charlemont 24/100 vs Grovedale 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Charlemont or Grovedale?
Charlemont is more affordable, with a median house price of $619K versus $658K.
Which has better schools, Charlemont or Grovedale?
Charlemont has a higher average school ICSEA (Charlemont 1075 vs Grovedale 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Charlemont or Grovedale?
Grovedale has the higher transport score (Charlemont 56/100 vs Grovedale 62/100).
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