Marshall vs Grovedale
Marshall (median $660,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Grovedale ($675,000).
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Marshall and Grovedale side by side
| Measure | Marshall | Grovedale |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $675,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $507,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $500/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 55.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1026 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,299 | 14,869 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 516 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.2°C | 25.2°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 (2/100 vs 8/100 ), 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.
Marshall vs Grovedale: common questions
Is Marshall or Grovedale 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 Marshall or Grovedale 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, Marshall or Grovedale?
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.
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