Suburb Property Profile: Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
Located approximately 62–98km southwest of Melbourne's CBD and around 20–23km southeast of Geelong, Ocean Grove sits within the City of Greater Geelong on the Bellarine Peninsula, positioned between the Barwon River and the Bass Strait coastline. Established as a fishing village in the late 1800s and initially popular as a holiday destination for Melburnians, Ocean Grove has evolved into the Bellarine's largest town and a thriving residential community, drawing families, retirees and sea-change residents priced out of the Mornington Peninsula. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Ocean Grove sits at 17,714 according to the 2021 Census, up 25.0% from 14,165 in 2016. The median age is 43, and the largest age group is 5–14, at around 14% of residents — a genuine mix of young families alongside a strong retiree presence. Median weekly household income sits at $1,837.
Travel & Infrastructure
Ocean Grove doesn't have its own train station; the Bellarine Highway and Barwon Heads Road provide the main road access into Geelong and neighbouring coastal towns like Barwon Heads and Point Lonsdale. Regular bus services connect Ocean Grove to Geelong, with rail connections onward to Melbourne from there.
Shopping
Ocean Grove's town centre offers comprehensive shopping and dining, giving residents a genuine local hub without needing to travel into Geelong for everyday needs.
Schools & Recreation
Schools in the area include Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School and the Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove Campus, giving local families both Catholic and government schooling options within the town.
Local Amenities
Ocean Grove's beaches are its defining drawcard, offering excellent swimming and surfing along the Bass Strait coastline. The suburb has 22 parks, covering close to 16.5% of its total area, and a designated growth corridor north of Shell Road between Banks Road and Grubb Road has seen three new land estates established as the town continues to expand.
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