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Victoria · Postcode 3226
Ocean Grove postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 62 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Ocean Grove 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.
Where Ocean Grove ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ocean Grove vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ocean Grove | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,837 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Ocean Grove (3226) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 62 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Ocean Grove has a population of 17,714 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,837, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 112 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Ocean Grove includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 6,567 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ocean Grove scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Ocean Grove include Ocean Grove Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Surfside Primary School.
Ocean Grove is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Ocean Grove details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3226 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 17,714 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,837/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $856/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 18.5 km² |
| Population Density | 957/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,567 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 112 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.2573292 |
| Longitude | 144.5382417 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 62 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Bellarine (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,548 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,602 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,000 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,625 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,941 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,729 (9.8%) |
| Arthritis | 1,680 (9.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 770 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 689 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 603 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 291 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 140 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 147 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,072 (31.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,048 (46.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,228 (18.9%) |
Schools in Ocean Grove
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ocean Grove. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ocean Grove
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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.