Grovedale

VIC 3216 • Rest of VIC

14,869
Population (2021)
$36,660
Median Income
7.17 kmΒ²
Area
33m
Elevation
EstablishedAffordableGeelong SouthFamily-Friendly

About Grovedale

Grovedale is an established suburb of nearly 15,000 residents on Geelong's southern edge, 7 kilometres from the city centre. The suburb has matured from growth area to settled community, with Waurn Ponds shopping centre nearby. The Ring Road provides good connectivity across Geelong.

The suburb offers affordable Geelong family livingβ€”established homes, good schools, and suburban amenity serve a working and middle-class community. The Bellarine Peninsula and surf coast are accessible for weekend recreation. Grovedale attracts families seeking Geelong affordability with established infrastructure and coastal access.

Grovedale falls under postcode 3216 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Barwon (Western Victoria) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3216
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.20Β°, 144.33Β°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
7.17 kmΒ²
Elevation
33m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,582
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,308
Census 2021
14,869
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,316
Income 2021
$36,660
20.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,893
Born Overseas 2,510

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 469
  • 2. India 373
  • 3. New Zealand 153
  • 4. China 148
  • 5. Philippines 116
  • 6. Germany 85
  • 7. Scotland 68
  • 8. Netherlands 67
  • 9. Malaysia 61
  • 10. South Africa 58
  • 11. Italy 53
  • 12. Sri Lanka 51
  • 13. Iran 43
  • 14. Nepal 43
  • 15. United States 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,989
Australian 5,838
Scottish 1,831
Irish 1,771
German 754
Italian 517
Dutch 390
Chinese 354
Indian 327
Australian Aboriginal 189

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,323
Both parents born in Australia
3,215
Both parents born overseas
1,787
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.8%
Christianity
43.6%
Hinduism
1.6%
Islam
1.2%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.6%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
765 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,535 (10.3%)
15-19 years
837 (5.6%)
20-24 years
1,070 (7.2%)
25-34 years
2,126 (14.3%)
35-44 years
1,783 (12.0%)
45-54 years
1,657 (11.1%)
55-64 years
1,626 (10.9%)
65-74 years
1,625 (10.9%)
75-84 years
1,122 (7.5%)
85+ years
722 (4.9%)

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