College Grove has a north south ridge line that provides vies of the coast and inland areas. The neighbourhood is partly developed as a residential area and the remainder is rural bushland. The subdivision has been developed in stages since 1999 and one further stage is expected before the completion of the suburb. Adjoining college Grove is the Edit Cowan University Campus, the Bunbury Regional Hospital and other medical facilities.

College Grove is accessible from the Bussel Highway via Sommerville Drive. A series of streets and cul-de-sacs form the outer boundary of the neighbourhood which is densely surrounded by bushland and abutting the rear of the health and education campuses. The vista from College Grove is over South Bunbury and Minninup-Usher. The backdrop being the coast looking towards the Maidens. Similar open views are visible from many of the vantage points in College Grove.