City of Greater Geelong
Grovedale
Grovedale at a glance
Median house
$675,000
Median unit
$507,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
14.9k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Grovedale.
Grovedale (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $675,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Grovedale has roughly 14,869 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $675,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $507,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $135,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Grovedale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$675,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $507,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$675,000
$507,000
14,869
Median age: 41
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.85% (median rent $500/wk against a $675,000 price tag). Units yield 4.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.85%
Based on $675,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.41%
Based on $507,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Grovedale's population at 14,869, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
14,869
Median age
41
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Grovedale 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
905
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
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.
Local schools for Grovedale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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.
- What is the median house price in Grovedale?
- The median house price in Grovedale, VIC 3216 is $675,000. The median unit price is $507,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Grovedale postcode?
- Grovedale is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Grovedale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Grovedale?
- There are 20 schools serving Grovedale on this page, including Grovedale Primary School, Wangala Primary School, Nazareth School.
- How walkable is Grovedale?
- Grovedale has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Grovedale?
- Grovedale is close to Grovedale East, Marshall, Charlemont, Breakwater, Belmont.
- What is the population of Grovedale?
- Grovedale has approximately 14,869 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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