Ocean Grove at a glance
Median house
$960,000
Median unit
$847,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
17.7k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ocean Grove.
The postcode for Ocean Grove is 3226 (VIC).
The median house price in Ocean Grove is $960,000.
Ocean Grove (3226) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $960,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ocean Grove has roughly 17,714 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Ocean Grove scores 16/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ocean Grove's population at 17,714, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,714
Median age
43
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $960,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $847,000, roughly 12% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $192,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$960,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $847,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$960,000
$847,000
17,714
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.98% (median rent $550/wk against a $960,000 price tag). Units yield 2.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), 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 20262.98%
Based on $960,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.87%
Based on $847,000 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 202678%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
315
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.
16
10
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ocean Grove.
Local schools for Ocean Grove
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Government School Catchment
Surfside Primary School
Ocean Grove Primary School
Barwon Heads Primary 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 Ocean Grove.
- What is the median house price in Ocean Grove?
- The median house price in Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 is $960,000. The median unit price is $847,000.
- What is the Ocean Grove postcode?
- Ocean Grove is in the 3226 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Ocean Grove?
- Ocean Grove is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3226, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Ocean Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $468.
- What schools are in Ocean Grove?
- There are 9 schools serving Ocean Grove on this page, including Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Surfside Primary School, Ocean Grove Primary School.
- How walkable is Ocean Grove?
- Ocean Grove has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Ocean Grove?
- Ocean Grove is close to Marcus Hill, Wallington, Wallington, Barwon Heads, Mannerim.
- What is the population of Ocean Grove?
- The population of Ocean Grove is approximately 17,714 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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