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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Ocean Grove, VIC, 3226

Current weather

13.9°CModerate drizzle

81% humidity · 32.3 km/h wind · 16° / 11.5° today · 5.8 mm rain

Desirability index

96.2/100

#8 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ocean Grove is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 17,714 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 466 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+21%), roughly 26.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
17,714
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,837
Dwelling vacancy
21%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,749 of 8,317
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
59.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
362 / 393 / 20

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
466
Against the person
58
Against property
273
Rate per 1,000 residents
26.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 305 residents
State safety percentile
20th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+21.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage31
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle62
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store28
  • B49 Other Theft46
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order73

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,092
  • Ocean Grove Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary
  • Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

56 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bukareeyoo North/Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove Rd
  • Bukareeyoo North/Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove Rd
  • Ocean Grove Park/Draper St
  • Shell Rd/Grubb Rd
  • Thacker St/Grubb Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

218 planning-related records

2021· 83 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Removal and Lopping of Native Vegetation in Association with works for a Bus Stop and Footpath Upgrade
    2 BAKER STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation within a Significant Landscape Overlay
    34 BRAMWELL STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Removal of Vegetation
    16 STRINGYBARK PLACE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Redevelopment of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club and 'The Dunes' Licensed Cafe, Removal of Vegetation, Reduction in Car Parking, and an Increase in the Area, Hours and Patron Numbers Associated with the Sale and Consumption of Liquor
    30 SURF BEACH ROAD OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    119 THE AVENUE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    101B THE AVENUE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    17 PEERS CRESCENT OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Mixed Use Five (5) Storey Dvelopment Consisting of Retail, Gym, Food & Drink Premises, Residential Apartments and Reduction of Car Parking
    70 THE TERRACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Lapsed
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Create Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    81 ORTON STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings Two (2) Lot Subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    12 KESTREL PLACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings, Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Alter Access to a Road in a Transport Zone 2
    13 ORTON STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings & Works Associated with Alterations & Additions to an Existing Balcony
    99B ORTON STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    67 MARLIN DRIVE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay
    28-29 ALFRED COURT OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    19 SEASCAPE DRIVE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    64 DUNEVIEW DRIVE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    110 DRAPER STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Three (3) Storey Building Containing Nine (9) Dwellings a reduction to the standard car parking rate and Creation and Alteration of Access to a Transport Zone
    102 THE PARADE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of the Land for Two Dwellings Exceeding 7.5 Metres in Height, Two (2) Lot Subdivision, Alter Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1 and Removal of Vegetation
    PARENT - 59 ORTON STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct a Dwelling over 7.5m in height in a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay Schedule 2
    25 PEERS CRESCENT OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    3 DOLPHIN COURT OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the Land for the Sale and Consumption of Liquor associated with a Cafe/ Restaurant Liquor Licence
    9-10/62 THE TERRACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lots Subdivision
    165 DARE STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    27 EMPEROR DRIVE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension to a Dwelling on a Lot less than 300sqm
    1/4 SUNSET PLACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Child Care Centre and Reduction of Car Parking
    33-37 COASTAL BOULEVARD OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Dwelling over 7.5m in Height from NGL and within 2m of a Side Boundary
    21 THE AVENUE OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay
    41-43 CONRAN DRIVE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use to Office and Associated Business Identification Signage
    100 THE TERRACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    36-37 ALFRED COURT OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Restrictive Covenant for Lot 97 on PS 642104G
    13-15 CURRANGO WAY OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling
    22 DARE STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Three Trees
    9 LYREBIRD STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Carport on a lot less than 300sqm
    60 WALLINGTON ROAD OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the Land for a Restaurant, associated Liquor Licence, reduction in Car Parking and Display of Business Identification Sign
    131 OCEAN THROUGHWAY OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Garage
    8 PARKER STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    1 BOWRA COURT OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Dwellings and Two Lot Subdivision and Removal of Vegetation under the Significant Landscape Overlay
    11 EPWORTH STREET OCEAN GROVE 3226NOD issued by a delegate
  • Upper Floor Extension to an Existing Dwelling
    1/147 THE TERRACE OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construct a Dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay
    16-17 ALFRED COURT OCEAN GROVE 3226Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 135 proposals

135 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

84 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • ANZATM
  • AlchemyBakery

    71 Madeley Street

  • Bbq (2)
  • Bench
  • Hendry CyclesBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Asbury St West/Presidents AveBus stop
  • Barramundi Cres/Trevally DrBus stop
  • Bus stop (7)
  • Canopus Rd/Sunset StrpBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arthur Powell ReservePark
  • Begola WetlandsPark
  • Blue Waters Lake ReservePark
  • Devlins ParkPark
  • Empress Boulevard ReservePark
  • Kingston ParkPark
  • Lookout ReservePark
  • Oakdean Boulevard ReservePark
  • Ocean Grove Memorial ReservePark
  • Ocean Grove ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
12
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Australian Clinical Labssample_collection
  • Australian Mind Body Balancealternative
  • Clinicclinic
  • Direct Chemist Outletpharmacy
  • Dorevitch Pathologysample_collection
  • Ocean Breeze DentalThe Terracedentist
  • Ocean Grove Medical Centrelclinic
  • Ocean Grove Pharmacypharmacy
  • Ocean Grove The Parade Clinicclinic
  • Parade DentalThe Paradedentist

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
31
Parks (OSM)
27

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
96.2/100
Cohort rank
#8 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Australian Clinical Labshealthsample_collection
  • Australian Mind Body Balancehealthalternative
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Direct Chemist Outlethealthpharmacy
  • Dorevitch Pathologyhealthsample_collection
  • Ocean Breeze DentalhealthThe Terracedentist
  • Ocean Grove Medical Centrelhealthclinic
  • Ocean Grove Pharmacyhealthpharmacy

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