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Ocean Grove, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Ocean Grove is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 14,165. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,165 Population 22/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$28,933 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,933 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent

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About Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Bellarine Peninsula. At the 2021 census, Ocean Grove had a population of 17,714.

People

Population14,165
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,933
Per Capita$28,933
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

C
Home Value$236,600
Rent$1,183
Ownership80.9%
Housing Units5,666

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population14,165
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-38.2577°, 144.5192°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,933
Median Age43.0 years

About Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 14,165. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Ocean Grove has a population of 14,165 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,165
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
637.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ocean Grove vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ocean Grove is $28,933, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,933 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $556, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,346 business establishments.

Income: Ocean Grove vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,933
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,933
Avg Weekly Wage$556

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,346

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ocean Grove is $236,600, 16% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,183 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 80.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,666 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,600
16% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,183
2% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.9%
Owner-Occupied80.9%
Renter-Occupied19.1%
Housing Units5,666

Property Tax

Climate in Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove 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
Ocean Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-38.2577°N, 144.5192°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 147 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 150 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 144 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 117 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 116 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 130 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 115 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 133 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 84 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 114 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 71 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 86 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 136 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 111 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 121 km
Sep 24, 2002 9 km E of Leongatha, Australia M3.1 137 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 64 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 16 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 66 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in

Ocean Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 50°F in June to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Ocean Grove

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School
Surfside Primary School
Bellarine Secondary College Ocean Grove Campus
Ocean Grove Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ocean Grove

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
The Buzzz MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia MP3 320 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
TheLight Christmas AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
K Rock Geelong 95.5 AAC+ 64 kbps
UltraCool Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 MP3 32 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Ocean Grove

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Historical Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Court House Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Ocean Grove

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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 Ocean Grove

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in Ocean Grove

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banks Road Vineyard
Chang Noi Thai
King Koi Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Ming Terrace
Ocean Grove Bowls Club
Ocean Grove Pizza and Pasta
The Dill
The Dunes Ocean Grove
The Mex
Woodies Pizza on Madeley

Cafes in Ocean Grove

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Betty Blue Coffee Van
Groove
Hello Birdie
Kiosk
Parade Espresso Bar
The Driftwood Café

Clinics in Ocean Grove

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #6985968486
Dorevitch Pathology
Ocean Grove Medical Centrel
Ocean Grove The Parade Clinic
Peninsula

Dentists in Ocean Grove

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Breeze Dental
Parade Dental

Veterinaries in Ocean Grove

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #266340913

Gas Stations in Ocean Grove

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 eleven
AU #1430420645
EG Kingston Village
EG Ocean Grove
Shell

Banks in Ocean Grove

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac Ocean Grove

Shopping Malls in Ocean Grove

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingston Village Shopping Centre
Ocean Plaza

Gyms in Ocean Grove

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #892190832
Fitstop

Golf Courses in Ocean Grove

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ocean Grove Golf Course

Breweries in Ocean Grove

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

Stadiums & Teams in Ocean Grove

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ocean Grove

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat AirportSmall Airport
Ballarat Health Service HelipadSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Gnarwarre AirstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstripSmall Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2Small Airport
Lethbridge AirparkSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ocean Grove

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Ocean Grove

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 Ocean Grove

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ocean Grove Uniting Church
St Peter's Anglican 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 Ocean Grove

What is the population of Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove has a population of 14,165 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ocean Grove expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,933, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $236,600 (16% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ocean Grove?

Ocean Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Ocean Grove?

The job market in Ocean Grove is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $556. There are 1,346 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ocean Grove?

The median home value in Ocean Grove is $236,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,183. The homeownership rate is 80.9%.

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