Overall score
Grovedale
54.9/100
Waurn Ponds
42.3/100
Grovedale vs Waurn Ponds, VIC Suburb Comparison
Grovedale for retirees and investment; Waurn Ponds for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GrovedaleWaurn Ponds
Crime rate
Grovedale
56.1 / 1k
Waurn Ponds
53.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grovedale
383
Waurn Ponds
135
Population
Grovedale
14,869
Waurn Ponds
4,956
Metric leadGrovedale 8Waurn Ponds 31 tiedacross 12 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 familiesWaurn Ponds
- Best for investmentGrovedale
- Best for best valueGrovedale
- Best for best schoolsWaurn Ponds
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 | Grovedale | Waurn Ponds |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.9/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.6/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.1 / 1k | 53.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 86 | 18 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 383 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 88 | 30 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| Population | 14,869 | 4,956 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Grovedale is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Waurn Ponds is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Grovedale tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Waurn Ponds stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Grovedale generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Waurn Ponds leans toward more sought-after housing.
Grovedale suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Waurn Ponds is the stronger match for retirees.
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.