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VIC · Bass Coast Council

Grantville, 3984

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,241

Growth (1 yr)

+2.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+14.2%

Median age

52

Median income

$1,107/wk

Employment rate

47.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$630,000

Languages at home

4.1%non-English

Most common: Greek, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

32.9/100
Below average

975th in VIC

Verified 81% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Grantville is known for: Coastal, National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Life in Grantville revolves around the coast at a genuine remove from Melbourne. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.

Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Grantville snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$630k

+5.0% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,241

+2.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

17.6%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#61

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

77th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

88th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
32.9/100 — Below average
National rank
5074th in Australia
State rank
975th in VIC
Peer rank
#61 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#103 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$630,000
Median price change
+5%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,241(June 2025)

+2.1% annual · +14.2% over 5 years · 88th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.1%
5-year growth
+14.2%
Change in 1 year
+25
Change in 5 years
+154
Growth rank in VIC
88th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,400), extrapolated at +2.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,168
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,107
Dwelling vacancy
17.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
109 of 620
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Employment rate
47.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
454 / 0 / 3 (+ 49 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
132
Against the person
24
Against property
76
Rate per 1,000 residents
106.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 49 residents
State safety percentile
77.3th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate)
0%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage9
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle10
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods11
  • B49 Other Theft20
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order13

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy
  • Deep Creek St/Bass Hwy
  • Grantville-Glen Alvie Rd/Bass Hwy
  • Pier Rd/Bass Hwy
  • Stanley Rd/Bass Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
18/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.86
Other(3)
  • Grantville LodgeCamp Site
  • Corinella Bushland ReserveNature Reserve
  • Place of worship

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Corinella Bushland ReserveNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Place of worship

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Wonthaggi Medical Centre (21.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
39
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.4

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

43 planning-related records

2021· 25 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use of the land for a warehouse and associated buildings and works in a C1Z
    7 PAUL STREET GRANTVILLE 3984Lapsed

  • August 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding associated with a dwelling within the Farming Zone
    1240 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of land for an agricultural shed in the BMO, and SLO1
    410 GRANTVILLE-GLEN ALVIE ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a Dependent Person¿s Unit in the BMO
    70 ACACIA ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in the GRZ, DDO1, BMO and vegetation removal in the road reserve
    13 LANG STREET GRANTVILLE 3984Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    19 PIER ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land (boundary realignment) in the FZ
    14 AND 150 THE SHUNTOFF GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 11 lots in the MUZ and DPO3
    6-8 GRANTVILLE-GLEN ALVIE ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in GRZ1 and DDO1
    15B PIER ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for service station, convenience restaurant, and retail premises, and subdivision of land into 7 lots in MUZ and DPO3, removal of native vegetation under clause 52.17, erection of signage, and altering access to a RZ1 Category 1
    1517-1529 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by the RA
  • Subdivision of land into two lots in the GRZ and DDO1
    17A PIER ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of land for a (replacement) dwelling in BMO
    1445 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The construction of an outbuilding associated with agriculture in the Farming Zone
    1826 Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 17 lots in MUZ and DPO3 and creation of accessway to RDZ1
    1545 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to create a supermarket in the CZ1 and access to Road Zone Category 1
    1528-1536 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business Identification, Floodlit and Promotional Signage in association with proposed supermarket
    1528-1536 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for sale and consumption of liquor in association with proposed café(on site consumption) and bottle shop (off site consumption) in a Commercial Zone
    1528-1536 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in GRZ and BMO
    34 PORTVIEW AVENUE GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Boundary realignment of two lots and removal of an easement
    1531 & 1545 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984In progress

  • March 2021

  • Vary Covenant AF706799W
    Acacia RoadWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of land into 2 lots in the GRZ1 and BMO
    10 Acacia RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with the construction of a driveway in the LSIO
    1830 Bass HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • DUPLICATE - see 210065 - Building and works for Access track in associating with dwelling
    1830 Bass HighwayWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision - Amendment - to end Section 173 Agreement
    106-108 Grantville-Glen Alvie RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Subdivision of land into 170 lots in GRZ and BMO, creation of an easement, and removal of native vegetation under Clause 52.17
    Tatiara DriveWithdrawn
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to a dwelling in the DDO1
    12 Paul StreetWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • Development of land for 2 dwellings
    34 Portview AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for dwelling in BMO1
    84 Stewart StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into 8 lots and removal of native vegetation
    45 ACACIA ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984In progress

  • September 2020

  • 39 Lot Subdivision and remove vegetation - Application to Amend S173 Agreement Dealing No. AM328663U
    5 YARINGA CLOSE GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Subdivision of land into four (4) lots in GRZ1 and BMO, and removal of Native Vegetation under Clause 52.17
    Acacia RoadWithdrawn

  • July 2020

  • Amendment Use of the land for sand extraction and associated processing and associated buildings and works, and create access to a road in a Road Zone category 1 in accordance with Work Authority 1488 (WA1488)
    1381-1395 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by the RA
  • To amend permit to enable the expansion of the extraction area of the quarry and to allow the washing of sand. (Council Permit No 120388-1).
    1381-1395 BASS HIGHWAY GRANTVILLE 3984In progress
  • Subdivide the land into two lots
    32 Portview AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for two dwellings in GRZ1 and BMO
    2 Orchid DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Subdivision of land into two lots in BMO1 and GRZ1
    18 Portview AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Staged Subdivision, Remove native vegetation and remove a carriageway easement
    ACACIA ROAD GRANTVILLE 3984Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding (shed) in BMO1
    1 Wheatley CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Extension to existing dwelling in FZ and LSIO
    23 Blackwood ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land into four lots, removal of native vegetation pursuant to clause 52.17 and removal of Covenant AF706799W
    Acacia RoadWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 22/10/2025 and 01/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BASS HIGHWAY, BONNEY ROAD21 Oct 2025 – 30 Sep 2026
  • External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 22/10/2025 and 01/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BASS HIGHWAY, WHEATLEY COURT21 Oct 2025 – 30 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Monash
Member of Parliament
Mary ALDRED (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
116,463
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.2 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.1%Labor 45.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 17.1 km away).

Coalition 47.7%Labor 52.3%

6.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • GrantvilleLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • CorinellaLabor 47.0% · Coalition 53.0% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
  • KernotLabor 40.6% · Coalition 59.4% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
  • BassLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
  • NyoraLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)14.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Bass Coast Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.