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
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 1075
- Grovedale West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Mandama Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- Grovedale CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Grovedale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
- Grovedale West Primary School-Grovedale West Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
- St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre - Geelong CampusSecondary · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Christian College Geelong - Junior School – BelmontCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Wangala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 991
- Clairvaux Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1087
- Mirripoa Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1060
- Christian College Geelong - Middle School – HightonCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1095
- Oberon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1028
- Barwon Valley SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1000
- Bellaire Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1091
- Iona College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1075
- Christian College Geelong - Senior School – Waurn PondsCombined · Independent · 2.8km
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1043
- Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
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.
What schools are in Grovedale?
Grovedale has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1024 (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.