Ballarat North vs Invermay Park
The verdict
Ballarat North is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $675K in Invermay Park. Ballarat North rates higher for liveability (82 vs 63). Ballarat North is closer to the coast (75.3 km vs 76.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Invermay Park rates higher (90 vs 58/100 in Ballarat North).
Scores
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 55 |
| Transport | 57 | 49 |
| Education | 60 | 51 |
| Liveability | 82 | 63 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,041 | 1,692 |
| Median age | 43 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,290 | $1,775 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 91.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Ballarat North High Growth · Invermay Park High Growth
Property
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | $675K |
| Median unit price | $383K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -18.9% | -27.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 177 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 296 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,048 | 3,664 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat North · Invermay Park
Transport
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.3 km | 76.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.3 km | 102.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat North | Invermay Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,041 | 1,692 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,179 | 1,750 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,542 | 2,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat North or Invermay Park?
Invermay Park has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat North 58/100 vs Invermay Park 90/100).
Which is more affordable, Ballarat North or Invermay Park?
Ballarat North is more affordable, with a median house price of $593K versus $675K.
Which has better public transport, Ballarat North or Invermay Park?
Ballarat North has the higher transport score (Ballarat North 57/100 vs Invermay Park 49/100).
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