Ocean Grove vs Point Lonsdale
The verdict
Ocean Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.33M in Point Lonsdale. Ocean Grove rates higher for liveability (69 vs 37). Point Lonsdale rates higher for education (77 vs 71).
Scores
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 45 |
| Transport | 27 | 25 |
| Education | 71 | 77 |
| Liveability | 69 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,714 | 3,788 |
| Median age | 43 | 61 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,837 | $1,554 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Ocean Grove High Growth · Point Lonsdale High Growth
Property
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $873K | $757K |
| House price YoY | -10.6% | -7.5% |
| 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
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 215 | 238 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 53 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 68 | 132 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,564 | 1,267 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,093 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ocean Grove · Point Lonsdale
Transport
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.5 km | 23.1 km |
Liveability
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 2 |
| Parks | 28 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.0 km | 59.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 24.5 km |
Population & growth
| Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,714 | 3,788 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,992 | 4,200 |
| Projected 2041 | 26,432 | 5,652 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 2.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale?
Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale?
Ocean Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.33M.
Which has better schools, Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale?
Point Lonsdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Ocean Grove 1088 vs Point Lonsdale 1093; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ocean Grove or Point Lonsdale?
Ocean Grove has the higher transport score (Ocean Grove 27/100 vs Point Lonsdale 25/100).
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