Willow Grove, VIC 3825 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Willow Grove is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3825, home to 654 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wellington local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 122 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$243 /wk
Population654
Median age42
Area78.3 km²
To CBD122 km
LGABaw Baw

Demographics

Population
654
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,801 /week
Median personal income
$832 /week
Median family income
$1,974 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Baw Baw
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Monash
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$243 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Willow Grove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Tanjil South Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.2% of the 272 resolvable premises in Willow Grove. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 98.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,789 across postcode 3825 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 1,764 property offences, 736 violent offences, 208 drug offences.
  • Wider Baw Baw LGA: 8,229 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Willow Grove?

Willow Grove (VIC 3825) had 654 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Baw Baw local government area.

What is the median rent in Willow Grove?

The median advertised rent in Willow Grove is $243/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Willow Grove?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Willow Grove covering government sectors. Nearest include: Willow Grove Primary School (0.1 km), Tanjil South Primary School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Willow Grove?

Willow Grove is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Willow Grove?

Across postcode 3825, 3,789 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,764), violent (736), drug offences (208). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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