Willow Grove
VIC 3825 · Baw Baw
654 (2021) → 675 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Willow Grove is a high growth suburb in Baw Baw, VIC 3825, about 109km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $476K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 62km inland. Willow Grove has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.14%), New Zealand (1.22%), Netherlands (0.76%), Indonesia (0.61%), Ireland (0.61%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.38%), Indonesian (0.61%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 954 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tanjil South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 898
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Willow Grove
What are property prices in Willow Grove?
In Willow Grove, the .
How far is Willow Grove from Melbourne CBD?
Willow Grove is about 109.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Willow Grove?
Willow Grove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Willow Grove?
Willow Grove has a transport score of 0/100.