Marcus Hill vs Ocean Grove
The verdict
Ocean Grove rates higher for liveability (69 vs 38). Ocean Grove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
Marcus HillOcean Grove
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 27 |
| Education | 61 | 71 |
| Liveability | 38 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 164 | 17,714 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,374 | $1,837 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.4% | 43.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Marcus Hill High Growth · Ocean Grove High Growth
Property
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $979K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $873K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -10.6% |
| 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
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 56 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 610 | 68 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 610 | 1,564 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marcus Hill · Ocean Grove
Transport
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.7 km | 17.5 km |
Liveability
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 17 |
| Parks | 0 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.0 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 58.5 km | 62.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.6 km | 19.3 km |
Population & growth
| Marcus Hill | Ocean Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 164 | 17,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 176 | 18,992 |
| Projected 2041 | 245 | 26,432 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Marcus Hill or Ocean Grove?
Ocean Grove has the higher transport score (Marcus Hill 0/100 vs Ocean Grove 27/100).
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