Nazareth School

Grovedale is a middle-income, family-oriented suburb with a median weekly household income of $1,477 and a median age of 41 citation:2021 Grovedale, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics. The area shows a mix of white-collar and blue-collar residents, with a balanced family-versus-singles mix reflected in 4,011 families and 6,275 private dwellings citation:2021 Grovedale, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Grovedale is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 64.4% of residents having both parents born in Australia and 18.3% having both parents born overseas citation:2016 Grovedale, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics. The most common overseas country of birth was not found in available 2021 sources, but 2016 data indicates England was a significant source citation:2016 Grovedale, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Nazareth School offers Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) through Kelly Club, which provides before-school care from 6:30 am to 8:30 am and after-school care (specific end time not provided in sources) citation:Kelly Club Nazareth Catholic Primary School | Out-of-school Care. However, from 21 July 2025, the provider will transition to Extend Before and After School Care citation:Out of School Hours Care | Nazareth Catholic Community.

Nazareth School offers named extracurriculars including a **Grade 5/6 Camp** focusing on teamwork and independence citation:Grade 5/6 Camp, and a **Swimming Program** covered by the Student Levy citation:Fees. The school also participates in inter-school sports through the Student Levy citation:Fees.

Grovedale has a suburban, family-friendly vibe with local amenities including supermarkets. **Grovedale Asian Grocery** on Facebook provides Asian products like instant noodles, spices, frozen foods, and fresh vegetables citation:Grovedale Asian Grocery | Facebook. Nearby, **Grovedale Thai** offers Thai cuisine citation:Asian & Thai Food In Grovedale - Grovedale Thai, and Yellow Pages lists numerous supermarkets and grocery stores in the area citation:35 BEST local Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Grovedale, VIC | Yellow Pages®.

Family-friendly dining options in Grovedale include **Real Thai Cafe** for authentic Thai takeaway citation:Real Thai Cafe Grovedale | Cafe Takeaway in Grovedale VIC | Order Food Online, **The Pizza Factorie** for pizza citation:Restaurants in Grovedale,VIC With Takeaway | AGFG, and **Popeyes Fish and Chippery** for fish and chips citation:Restaurants in Grovedale,VIC With Takeaway | AGFG.

**iCode School** offers Maths and English tutoring near Grovedale with personalised programs and a free assessment citation:Maths and English Tutoring near Grovedale VIC. Additionally, **Ezy Math Tutoring** provides in-home and online tutoring services in Grovedale citation:63 Maths Tutors in Grovedale | Ezy Math Tutoring.

Grovedale does not have a train station; the nearest station is **Waurn Ponds Railway Station**, served by the **Geelong line** (V/Line) citation:V/Line - Regional public transport for Victoria - Train & coach timetables. The typical train travel time from Waurn Ponds to Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station) is approximately 60-70 minutes, with buses connecting Grovedale to the station citation:V/Line - Regional public transport for Victoria - Train & coach timetables.