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Ocean Grove

VIC 3226 • Rest of VIC

17,714
Population (2021)
$44,512
Median Income
18.42 km²
Area
34m
Elevation
Coastal TownBellarine PeninsulaFamily BeachesSea-Change

About Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is the Bellarine Peninsula's largest town, a thriving coastal community of 17,700 located 62 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The town serves as the holiday and residential hub of the eastern peninsula, with family-friendly beaches and a genuine seaside atmosphere. Growth has been significant as Melbourne sea-changers discover its appeal.

The town centre offers comprehensive shopping and dining, while the beaches provide excellent swimming and surfing. Ocean Grove attracts retirees, families seeking coastal lifestyle, and remote workers who've discovered they can combine beach living with city incomes. It's the Bellarine's answer to those priced out of the Mornington Peninsula.

Ocean Grove falls under postcode 3226 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3226
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Bellarine (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.26°, 144.54°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
18.42 km²
Elevation
34m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Terrace Ocean Grove 3226 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Shell road and Kingston Downs Drive Ocean Grove 3226 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,165
Census 2021
17,714
▲ 25.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,464
Income 2021
$44,512
▲ 25.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,897
Born Overseas 2,007

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 743
  • 2. New Zealand 159
  • 3. Netherlands 97
  • 4. Scotland 92
  • 5. Germany 89
  • 6. United States 66
  • 7. Italy 65
  • 8. Ireland 56
  • 9. South Africa 56
  • 10. Wales 39
  • 11. Canada 37
  • 12. China 32
  • 13. India 31
  • 14. Malta 26
  • 15. Philippines 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,706
Australian 7,340
Irish 2,978
Scottish 2,339
German 829
Italian 640
Dutch 474
Welsh 176
Maltese 165
Chinese 160

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

12,035
Both parents born in Australia
2,648
Both parents born overseas
2,202
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.0%
Christianity
43.5%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,003 (5.7%)
5-14 years
2,545 (14.4%)
15-19 years
933 (5.3%)
20-24 years
669 (3.8%)
25-34 years
1,584 (8.9%)
35-44 years
2,416 (13.6%)
45-54 years
2,292 (12.9%)
55-64 years
2,333 (13.2%)
65-74 years
2,420 (13.7%)
75-84 years
1,097 (6.2%)
85+ years
424 (2.4%)

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