GrantvilleVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3984 · Bass Coast
Daily life in Grantville is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with a significant portion of the population working from home (12.7%) or commuting by car (63.7%). Public transport usage is minimal, at 0.6%. The suburb's employment landscape is diverse, with a notable presence of technicians, trades workers, and professionals. The community has a strong Australian cultural identity, with 75% of residents born in Australia and 89.1% speaking only English at home.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Grantville
We have no recorded sales in Grantville over the last twelve months. We do not estimate prices from a handful of sales. Earlier years are below.
Since 2022
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $590k |
| 2023 | $595k |
| 2022 | $620k |
The read
What living here is actually like
Grantville is a small coastal suburb with a total population of 1,161 people. The median age is 52, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature community. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 50.9% male and 49.1% female residents. Families in Grantville are more likely to be couples without children, making up 53% of households, while single-person households account for 37.2%. The area is characterized by a high percentage of separate houses, at 88.3%, and a low proportion of apartments, at just 0.6%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Grantville · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 80 |
| Families | 60 |
| Professionals | 55 |
| First home buyers | 50 |
| Investors | 45 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 52 aligns with retiree demographics
- High proportion of couples without children
- Quiet, coastal lifestyle with community focus
- High rate of home ownership at 44.4%
Against the state
How Grantville differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 0.6% |
| Separate houses | 88.3% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 12.7% |
| Drove a car | 63.7% |
| Public transport | 0.6% |
| Walked only | 1.8% |
| Car passenger | 3.3% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High rate of home ownership - 44.4% owned outright
- Low unemployment rate of 4.2% compared to VIC 5.0%
- Significant proportion of separate houses at 88.3%
- Predominantly English-speaking community at 89.1%
- Notable work-from-home presence at 12.7%
Things to be aware of
- Median household income of $1,107 is below the VIC average of $1,759
- Low percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher at 11.7%
- Limited public transport options with only 0.6% usage
- Higher median age of 52 may not appeal to younger families
- Lower labour force participation rate at 49.3%
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.