Ocean Grove vs Wallington
The verdict
Ocean Grove rates higher for liveability (69 vs 23). Ocean Grove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 5.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ocean Grove rates higher (100 vs 91/100 in Wallington).
Scores
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 33 |
| Transport | 27 | 19 |
| Education | 71 | 62 |
| Liveability | 69 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,714 | 1,515 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,837 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Ocean Grove High Growth · Wallington High Growth
Property
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $979K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $873K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -10.6% | Data not available |
| 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 | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 215 | 264 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 68 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,564 | 2,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,088 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ocean Grove · Wallington
Transport
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 12 |
| 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 | 14.2 km |
Liveability
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 4 |
| Parks | 28 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 21 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.0 km | 60.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ocean Grove | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,714 | 1,515 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,992 | 1,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 26,432 | 2,261 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ocean Grove or Wallington?
Ocean Grove has the higher residential safety score (Ocean Grove 100/100 vs Wallington 91/100).
Which has better schools, Ocean Grove or Wallington?
Ocean Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Ocean Grove 1088 vs Wallington 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ocean Grove or Wallington?
Ocean Grove has the higher transport score (Ocean Grove 27/100 vs Wallington 19/100).
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