Grovedale vs Marshall

Marshall (median $660,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Grovedale ($675,000).

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Grovedale and Marshall side by side

MeasureGrovedaleMarshall
Price and market
Median house$675,000$660,000
Median unit$507,000$274,320
Renting
House rent$500/wk–
Unit rent$430/wk–
Owner occupied69.0%55.0%
Renter occupied26.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10421026
Lifestyle and people
Walk score82
Transit score200
Bike score100100
Population14,8692,299
Median age4143
Climate
Annual rainfall516 mm516 mm
Mean max, January25.2°C25.2°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

Grovedale scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grovedale (1042) sits above Marshall (1026). Grovedale skews owner-occupied (69%), Marshall runs more rental-dense (55% owner).

For buyers
Marshall is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Grovedale edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1026). Grovedale also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Grovedale vs Marshall: common questions

Is Grovedale or Marshall cheaper to buy in?

Marshall has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 2% below Grovedale ($675,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Grovedale or Marshall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grovedale scores 1042 vs 1026 in Marshall. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Grovedale or Marshall?

Grovedale scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.