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). Charlemont has a shorter estimated CBD commute (180 vs 185 min). 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 | 1,078 | 1,023 |
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) | 180 | 185 |
| 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 1078 vs Grovedale 1023; 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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