Overall score
Ocean Grove
59.7/100
Point Lonsdale
58.9/100
Ocean Grove vs Point Lonsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Ocean Grove for retirees and investment; Point Lonsdale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ocean GrovePoint Lonsdale
Crime rate
Ocean Grove
25.0 / 1k
Point Lonsdale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ocean Grove
183
Point Lonsdale
39
Population
Ocean Grove
17,714
Point Lonsdale
3,788
Metric leadOcean Grove 9Point Lonsdale 22 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 retireesOcean Grove
- Best for familiesPoint Lonsdale
- Best for investmentOcean Grove
- Best for best valueOcean Grove
- Best for best schoolsPoint Lonsdale
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 | Ocean Grove | Point Lonsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.7/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.0 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 25 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 218 | 75 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Population | 17,714 | 3,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Ocean Grove is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Point Lonsdale is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Ocean Grove is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Point Lonsdale answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ocean Grove, while Point Lonsdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.