Inverell
NSW 2360 · Inverell
12,057 (2021) → 12,326 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Inverell is a stable suburb in Inverell, NSW 2360, about 457km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $421K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 201km inland. Inverell has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.05%), Philippines (1.02%), Fiji (0.72%), New Zealand (0.66%), Brazil (0.39%)
Top languages: Portuguese (0.46%), Tagalog (0.46%), Mandarin (0.37%), Filipino (0.36%), Vietnamese (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 921 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Trinity SchoolCombined · CatholicICSEA 1007
- Macintyre High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 917
- Inverell Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 901
- Inverell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 890
- Ross Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 888
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Inverell
Is Inverell safe?
Inverell has a residential safety score of 21/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,083 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Inverell?
In Inverell, the median house price is $421K and the median unit price is $292K. Median weekly house rent is $440.
How far is Inverell from Sydney CBD?
Inverell is about 457.2 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Inverell?
Inverell has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 921 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Inverell?
Inverell has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.