Inverleigh
VIC 3321 · Golden Plains
1,746 (2021) → 1,936 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Inverleigh is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3321, about 91km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Inverleigh are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 2/100, and is about 31km inland. Inverleigh has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3321 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.84%), Netherlands (0.63%), Scotland (0.52%), Ireland (0.46%), New Zealand (0.46%)
Top languages: French (0.34%), Italian (0.23%), Serbian (0.23%), Thai (0.23%), Greek (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Inverleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
Nearby (within 10km)
- Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1019
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to 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: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Inverleigh
Is Inverleigh safe?
Inverleigh has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,375 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Inverleigh from Melbourne CBD?
Inverleigh is about 90.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 235 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Inverleigh?
Inverleigh has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Inverleigh?
Inverleigh has a transport score of 2/100 and 1 bus stops.