Grovedale VIC, 3216
Grovedale Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for the dream home in Grovedale, VIC 3216? It's wise to decide if it is a worthwhile consideration. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides the statistics on Grovedale property prices, market trends & demographics so we can help you justify the price for your potential move to the suburb.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Grovedale, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Grovedale is a residential suburb of Geelong, Victoria. It is part of the City of Greater Geelong local government area with a population of 14,308 as of 2016. It is surrounded by nearby suburbs such as Highton, Belmont, Marshall, Mount Duneed, Waurn Ponds, Charlemont, and Armstrong Creek.
Living in Grovedale The location of Grovedale near the Surfcoast Highway makes it easily accessible from the Geelong city centre. There is also an excellent public transport system in the suburb consisting of buses and the rail network. It is also home to Grovedale College and a few other respected educational institutions.
Since the residential development boom in Grovedale, there is now a mix of old and modern homes in the suburb. There are shopping centres and other community facilities to provide for the basic needs of its residents. It is a family-friendly area but slightly more affordable than its neighbouring suburbs like Highton and Belmont.
History of Grovedale The original name of the suburb was Germantown since the original settlers to the area were of Lutheran German origin. They settled in the area in 1849. By the mid-1860s, there were approximately 70 families that lived there, along with the establishment of hotels, flour mills, tanneries, and some schools. It was in 1915, following World War I when its name was changed to Grovedale.
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