Grovedale East at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
60.1k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Grovedale East.
The postcode for Grovedale East is 3216 (VIC).
Grovedale East (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Grovedale East has roughly 60,123 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Grovedale East scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Grovedale East's population at 60,123, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
60,123
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
60,123
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Grovedale East.
Local schools for Grovedale East
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Government School Catchment
Grovedale Primary School
Wangala Primary School
Geelong English Language School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Grovedale East.
- What is the Grovedale East postcode?
- Grovedale East is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Grovedale East?
- Grovedale East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3216, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Grovedale East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Grovedale East?
- There are 20 schools serving Grovedale East on this page, including Grovedale Primary School, Wangala Primary School, Nazareth School.
- How walkable is Grovedale East?
- Grovedale East has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Grovedale East?
- Grovedale East is close to Grovedale, Marshall, Charlemont, Breakwater, Belmont.
- What is the population of Grovedale East?
- The population of Grovedale East is approximately 60,123 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
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