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Inverloch

VIC 3996 · Bass Coast

6,526 (2021)7,157 est. (2025) · High Growth

39
Overall score

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

6,526
Population
$958K
Median house (2024)
55
Safety score
17
Transport score

Inverloch is a high growth suburb in Bass Coast, VIC 3996, about 112km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $958K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 17/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Inverloch has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.

111.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
51.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,526
Population
54
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,286
vs NSW median-30.5%
Bachelor degree or higher40.4%
Born in Australia81.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,423 / 9 / 227

Top countries of birth: England (4.73%), Netherlands (1.12%), New Zealand (1.12%), Scotland (0.63%), Italy (0.58%)

Top languages: Italian (0.66%), German (0.31%), Mandarin (0.28%), Greek (0.25%), Spanish (0.23%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$958K+1.7%
Median house (2024)
$755K-11.4%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

55
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

50
Break & enter dwelling766/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
15
Motor vehicle theft230/100k
16
Domestic assault245/100k
2
Robbery31/100k
13
Non-domestic assault199/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 284 (all categories, latest year)4,352 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

32

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

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

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Inverloch Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1045

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

17
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationStony Point Railway (51.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
88 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2323 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1313 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachThe Caves (6.3 km)
Nearest hospitalWonthaggi Hospital (12.9 km)
Nearest vet13.3 km
Nearest airportAvalon (127.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

9

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
13
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

37

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

23
Parks
2
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

16

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
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

50

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.61

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

17

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.46

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.33%
Projected population 20418,759
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Inverloch

Is Inverloch safe?

Inverloch has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 4,352 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Inverloch?

In Inverloch, the .

How far is Inverloch from Melbourne CBD?

Inverloch is about 111.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Inverloch?

Inverloch has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1045 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Inverloch?

Inverloch has a transport score of 17/100 and 21 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.