Grantville
One of Grantville's most notable features is its 17.6% vacancy rate, unusually high alongside a population of 1,168 and a median age of 52. Housing is strongly detached, with 89.7% of dwellings being separate houses, while household income sits at the 17.8th percentile. Compared with nearby Bass and Corinella, Grantville sits in the same broader Bass Coast market but has a clearly established, low-density profile. Its 77.9 people per square kilometre and 2.1-person average household size support a quieter setting, while 78.1% of workers driving to work points to a car-reliant daily routine.
Local council: Bass Coast
Population
1,168
Median Age
52.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,107/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$630K
October to December 2025
Only a handful of houses sold here in this period, so this median can jump sharply from one quarter to the next for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. Treat it as a rough guide, not a settled price.
Grantville suits buyers prioritising detached housing, larger floor plans and a lower-density setting. Three-bedroom homes account for 46.3% of dwellings and four-bedroom or larger homes 26.3%, so family-sized stock is more common than compact housing. Because 46.4% of households own outright, buyer competition may vary by street and property condition.
For Buyers
Grantville suits buyers prioritising detached housing, larger floor plans and a lower-density setting. Three-bedroom homes account for 46.3% of dwellings and four-bedroom or larger homes 26.3%, so family-sized stock is more common than compact housing. Because 46.4% of households own outright, buyer competition may vary by street and property condition.
For Investors
Grantville's rental case is mixed. Only 17.3% of households rent, the weekly median rent is $300, and the vacancy rate is 17.6%, which is high compared with a tightly supplied rental market. That vacancy level can give tenants more choice and make rental income less predictable, even though rents have grown 33.3% across the recorded shift period. Development activity is limited to 2 applications over 12 months, while annual growth is forecast at 1.0% with Balanced migration, pointing to steady rather than speculative demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-77.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Grantville has an older population profile, with a median age of 52, which is 12.0 years above the national comparison. University attainment is 17.4%, or 12.7 percentage points below the national figure, and only 17.5% of residents were born overseas, 4.1 points below the national comparison. English ancestry is most common at 543 people, followed by Scottish at 130 and Irish at 117. No religion accounts for 614 residents compared with 435 identifying with Christianity. Household size averages 2.1 people, 0.4 below the national comparison, because couples without children make up 53.0% of families. Grantville shares the wider local market with Bass and Corinella, but its ageing, settled profile is particularly clear, with 75.8% of residents staying at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.7%
Houses
0.0%
Townhouse
0.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Grantville's housing market has delivered substantial long-term growth but has softened slightly from its peak. Tenure is relatively stable, with 46.4% owning outright, 35.0% paying a mortgage and 17.3% renting. Compared with apartment-heavy locations, Grantville is much more detached, with 89.7% separate houses and only 0.6% apartments. This stock mix supports space-focused demand but can limit entry-level choice.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.1
Personal Income / wk
$625
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
17.6%
Unoccupied
109
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.6% stressed
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.0%
Couples with children
53.0%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
317
Total families
Economy & Employment
Grantville's employment base is led by healthcare at 18.5% of local industry employment, followed by construction at 12.6%, education at 9.6%, manufacturing at 8.6% and retail at 6.3%. The main occupations are trades with 77 workers, professionals with 68, managers with 59, and community or personal services and clerical or administrative roles with 57 each. Unemployment is 4.2%, participation is 49.7% and full-time employment is 58.7%, while household income sits at the 17.8th percentile. SEIFA results show a notable contrast: the education and occupation decile is 3, below the economic resources decile of 8; the relative socioeconomic disadvantage decile is 6, while advantage and disadvantage is 4. This suggests reasonable household resources alongside lower formal education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
4.2%
Labour Force
505
Unemployed
21
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.7%
Part-time
33.3%
Participation
49.7%
Employed
484
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.4%
Postgraduate
3.0%
Born Overseas
17.5%
Dwellings
506
Transport to Work
Grantville is highly car-dependent: 78.1% of residents travel as car drivers compared with 2.3% who walk or cycle, while 15.6% work from home. That pattern makes access to shops, services and nearby campuses more practical by car than on foot. Families should check current enrolment zones, campus options and travel times against the exact address, especially where daily trips extend beyond the suburb. Recorded crime totals 79 offences, including 36 property and deception offences, 26 crimes against the person and 15 justice procedure offences, equal to 67.6 offences per 1,000 residents. Compared with a highly connected urban suburb, Grantville requires more transport planning, while its IRSAD decile of 4 is below the midpoint and reflects more limited everyday resources.
Drive
78.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
15.6%
Growth Outlook
Grantville's growth outlook is steady but ageing rather than high-growth. The annual trend is 1.0%, migration is classified as Balanced, and population change across the wider area is 13.8% over 10 years. The trajectory is explicitly Aging, supported by a 7.2 percentage point rise in the senior share and a 2.7 point decline in the working share. Compared with faster-expanding growth corridors, this points to demand shaped more by established households and retirees than by rapid new-worker inflows. The gentrification model gives a score of 6 and labels the suburb Not gentrifying, while the separate shift measure records a score of 34 and Early signs. These signals support gradual change, not a sharp redevelopment cycle.
Population trend: Bass Coast council area
Grantville sits in the Bass Coast council area. These are the council area's residents, not Grantville's.
Residents 2025
44,377
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.6%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
79
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
67.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Grantville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grantville a good suburb to live in?
Grantville can suit residents seeking detached housing, quieter streets and a settled lifestyle. It has 1,168 residents, a median age of 52 and 78.1% car-driver commuting. Compared with denser suburbs, daily life is less walkable, so transport needs should be considered.
What schools are in Grantville?
School options should be checked by exact address, including the current enrolment zone, campus sector and travel route. Grantville's density is 77.9 people per square kilometre and car use is 78.1%, so families may need to plan for travel to nearby campuses rather than assume walking access.
Is Grantville safe?
Grantville recorded 79 offences, equal to 67.6 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 36 cases and crimes against the person for 26. Compared with any suburb, safety is best assessed by street, time and offence type rather than one headline rate.
Is Grantville good for property investment?
Grantville has a $300 weekly median rent, 17.3% renting households and a 17.6% vacancy rate. The vacancy level is high compared with a tight rental market, which may limit rent certainty. Annual growth is forecast at 1.0%, and only 2 development applications were recorded over 12 months.
How is Grantville's population changing?
Grantville has 1,168 residents today, while population change across the wider area is 13.8% over 10 years and the annual trend is 1.0%. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 7.2 points. Gentrification is scored at 6 and classified as Not gentrifying.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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