Grovedale
VIC 3216 · Greater Geelong
14,869 (2021) → 17,120 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Grovedale is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3216, about 70km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $658K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Grovedale has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3216 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.15%), India (2.51%), New Zealand (1.03%), China (1%), Philippines (0.78%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.34%), Malayalam (0.85%), Punjabi (0.81%), Italian (0.51%), Urdu (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nazareth SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- Grovedale West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1026
- Grovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009
- Mandama Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
- Grovedale CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 996
- Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- Saints College - Geelong CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Christian College Geelong - Junior School – BelmontCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Wangala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 986
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)Combined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 884
- Clairvaux Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1095
- Mirripoa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1058
- Christian College Geelong - Middle School – HightonCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1098
- Oberon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1024
- Barwon Valley SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1004
- Bellaire Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1094
- Iona College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1078
- Christian College Geelong - Senior School – Waurn PondsCombined · Independent · 2.8km
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1053
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Grovedale
Is Grovedale safe?
Grovedale has a residential safety score of 84/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,273 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Grovedale?
In Grovedale, the .
How far is Grovedale from Melbourne CBD?
Grovedale is about 70.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 185 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Grovedale?
Grovedale has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1023 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Grovedale?
Grovedale has a transport score of 62/100 and 83 bus stops.