Ballarat North vs Invermay
The verdict
Ballarat North rates higher for liveability (82 vs 21). Invermay rates higher for education (65 vs 60). Ballarat North is closer to the coast (75.3 km vs 77.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Invermay rates higher (74 vs 58/100 in Ballarat North).
Scores
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 27 |
| Transport | 57 | 0 |
| Education | 60 | 65 |
| Liveability | 82 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,041 | 900 |
| Median age | 43 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,290 | $2,345 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.1% | 46.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.1% | 90.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3 |
Growth: Ballarat North High Growth · Invermay High Growth
Property
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $593K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $383K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -18.9% | Data not available |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 421 | 444 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 371 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,048 | 3,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballarat North · Invermay
Transport
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.3 km | 77.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.3 km | 101.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ballarat North | Invermay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,041 | 900 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,179 | 931 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,542 | 1,234 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballarat North or Invermay?
Invermay has the higher residential safety score (Ballarat North 58/100 vs Invermay 74/100).
Which has better schools, Ballarat North or Invermay?
Ballarat North has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballarat North 1002 vs Invermay 945; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballarat North or Invermay?
Ballarat North has the higher transport score (Ballarat North 57/100 vs Invermay 0/100).
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