Victoria · Postcode 3216
Grovedale postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 69 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Grovedale at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Grovedale vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Grovedale | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,477 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,582 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Grovedale (3216) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 69 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Geelong statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Grovedale has a population of 14,869 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,477, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 189 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Grovedale includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,582, with 5,818 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Grovedale scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Grovedale area, including Grovedale College, Nazareth School, Mandama Primary School and others.
Grovedale is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Grovedale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3216 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 14,869 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,477/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $705/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,582 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2093/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,818 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 189 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.2 |
| Longitude | 144.35 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 69 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | South Barwon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,300 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,907 (12.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,909 (26.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,283 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,469 (23.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,621 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 1,581 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 863 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 800 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 522 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 331 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 252 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 307 (5.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,135 (37.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,230 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,082 (18.8%) |
Schools in Grovedale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Grovedale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Grovedale
Same Postcode (3216)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.