Ocean Grove
VIC 3226 · Greater Geelong
17,714 (2021) → 18,992 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ocean Grove is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3226, about 62km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $979K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 27/100, and is right by the coast. Ocean Grove has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3226 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.19%), New Zealand (0.9%), Netherlands (0.55%), Scotland (0.52%), Germany (0.5%)
Top languages: Italian (0.42%), German (0.34%), Mandarin (0.32%), Spanish (0.29%), Greek (0.21%)
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ocean Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1105
- Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1092
- Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1075
- Bellarine Secondary College-Ocean Grove CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Barwon Heads Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1120
- Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1031
- Point Lonsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1115
- Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1006
- Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 8kmICSEA 1075
- St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.1kmICSEA 1051
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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 Ocean Grove
Is Ocean Grove safe?
Ocean Grove has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,564 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ocean Grove?
In Ocean Grove, the .
How far is Ocean Grove from Melbourne CBD?
Ocean Grove is about 62.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 164 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ocean Grove?
Ocean Grove has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1091 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ocean Grove?
Ocean Grove has a transport score of 27/100 and 56 bus stops.