Overall score
Charlemont
41.4/100
Grovedale
54.9/100
Charlemont vs Grovedale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Charlemont for families and schools; Grovedale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharlemontGrovedale
Crime rate
Charlemont
54.5 / 1k
Grovedale
56.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charlemont
49
Grovedale
383
Population
Charlemont
2,612
Grovedale
14,869
Metric leadCharlemont 3Grovedale 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGrovedale
- Best for familiesCharlemont
- Best for investmentGrovedale
- Best for best valueGrovedale
- Best for best schoolsCharlemont
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Charlemont | Grovedale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.4/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 71.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.5 / 1k | 56.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 86 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 49 | 383 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 88 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 9.6% |
| Population | 2,612 | 14,869 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Charlemont is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Grovedale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Charlemont tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Grovedale stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees may find Charlemont the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Grovedale.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.