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Inverleigh

VIC 3321 · Golden Plains

1,746 (2021)1,936 est. (2025) · High Growth

27
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,746
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
100
Safety score
2
Transport score

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.

90.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
31.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
14.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,746
Population
38
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,160
vs NSW median+16.8%
Bachelor degree or higher35.0%
Born in Australia85.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse555 / 3 / 0

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

100
Residential

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:

3
Break & enter dwelling172/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
2
Domestic assault115/100k
RobberyNot reported

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 24 (all categories, latest year)1,375 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

43

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

2
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Inverleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1063

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1020

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2
1Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWinchelsea Railway (14.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
33 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1111 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (31.8 km)
Nearest vet14.3 km
Nearest airportAvalon (41.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

33

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

12

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

3
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

66

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.15

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

70

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.15

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.62%
Projected population 20412,695
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

What schools are in Inverleigh?

Inverleigh has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.