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Grovedale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Grovedale is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 14,869. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
14,869 Population 59/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,829 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,829 median income, 4.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,869
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density59/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,829
Per Capita$23,829
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units5,948

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population14,869
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-38.2000°, 144.3500°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,829
Median Age41.0 years

About Grovedale

Grovedale is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 14,869. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Grovedale has a population of 14,869 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,869
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
250.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Grovedale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Grovedale is $23,829, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,829 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $458, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,413 business establishments.

Income: Grovedale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,829
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,829
Avg Weekly Wage$458

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,413

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Grovedale is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,948 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units5,948

Property Tax

Climate in Grovedale

Grovedale has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Grovedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2000°N, 144.3500°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 133 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 132 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 146 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 131 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 149 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 85 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 129 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 56 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 97 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 124 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 136 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 79 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 15 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 78 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 32 km
Sep 29, 2002 15 km S of Leongatha, Australia M2.8 148 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 101 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 101 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 100 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
August 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in

Grovedale has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Grovedale

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grovedale Primary School - - - -
Mandama Primary School - - - -
Grovedale West Primary School - - - -
Grovedale College - - - -
Nazareth Primary School - - - -
Yirrama Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Grovedale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Grovedale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Old Court House Museum

Libraries in Grovedale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Grovedale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in Grovedale

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Groove Train
Hi Sushi
Mad Mex
Real Thai Cafe
Wen's Kitchen

Cafes in Grovedale

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean Squeeze
Cafe 24/7
Gloria Jean's
Joey's Place
Sandstone & Co.
The Cottage Cafe Grovedale

Cinemas in Grovedale

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reading Cinemas

Theatres in Grovedale

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ceremony Pit

Clinics in Grovedale

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grovedale Medical Centre

Dentists in Grovedale

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grovedale Dental
Urban Smiles

Veterinaries in Grovedale

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellarine Veterinary Practice
Geelong Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Grovedale

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marshall

Gas Stations in Grovedale

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven Charlemont
APCO Grovedale
BP Grovedale
EG Waurn Ponds

Banks in Grovedale

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank Waurn Ponds
NAB Waurn Ponds
Westpac Waurn Ponds

Shopping Malls in Grovedale

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grove Plaza
Grovedale Central
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

Gyms in Grovedale

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
CrossFit Raven
F45 Training

Breweries in Grovedale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Grovedale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grovedale

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Apollo Bay Airport-Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Airport-Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad-Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport-Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip-Small Airport
Ceres Airport-Small Airport
Colac AirportXCOSmall Airport
Cressy Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield-Small Airport
Fiskville Airport-Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield-Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip-Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip-Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Legate Airfield-Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark-Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport-Small Airport
Marshall Airfield-Small Airport
Melton Airport-Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base-Small Airport
Riddell Airport-Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield-Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield-Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport-Small Airport
Torquay Airport-Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Grovedale

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grovedale Newsagency Lotto & Post
Waurn Ponds Post Office

Treatment Centers in Grovedale

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grovedale

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Nazareth Church
Planetshakers Church
St Cuthberts Anglican Church
St. Gregorios Abdul Jaleel Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Waurn Ponds Community Church
Waurn Ponds Community Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grovedale

What is the population of Grovedale?

Grovedale has a population of 14,869 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Grovedale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,829, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Grovedale?

Grovedale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Grovedale?

Grovedale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $458. There are 1,413 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Grovedale?

The median home value in Grovedale is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

Nearby Cities

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