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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Inverleigh, 3321

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,912

Growth (1 yr)

+2.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+13.7%

Median age

38

Median income

$2,160/wk

Employment rate

68.8%

Languages at home

3.1%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, Greek, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

47.5/100
Average

Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
What Inverleigh is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, National parks

Suburb profile

Inverleigh offers a slower smaller community life in Golden Plains Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Inverleigh snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,912

+2.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#42

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

8th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

92nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

67th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
47.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2511th in Australia
State rank
527th in VIC
Peer rank
#42 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#149 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

1,912(June 2025)

+2.5% annual · +13.7% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.5%
5-year growth
+13.7%
Change in 1 year
+46
Change in 5 years
+230
Growth rank in VIC
92th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,100), extrapolated at +2.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,746
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,160
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
31 of 590
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Employment rate
68.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
555 / 0 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
26
Against the person
6
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
13.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 291 residents
State safety percentile
8.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-25.7%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault2
  • A722 Non-Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance2
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • B49 Other Theft4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,048
Median ICSEA percentile
67th
School list
  • Inverleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 194 students · Top SEA quarter 18%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Inverleigh Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Inverleigh Public Hall/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lawsons ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Winchelsea Hospital (15.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
69
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

36 planning-related records

2021· 16 proposals

  • September 2021

  • the use and development of the land for the purposes of a store (shed) pursuant to the provisions of the FZ (Clauses 35.07-1 & 35.07-4), ESO2 (Clause 42.01-2) & LSIO (Clause 44.04-2)
    7 RAWSON ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of land (staged, multi-lots) under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO5) and creation of drainage easements under clause 52.02 (Easements, Restrictions and Reserves)
    251 HOPES PLAINS ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Combined C98gpla Amendment and Planning Permit Staged multi-lot subdivision under clauses 35.07-3 (FZ), 44.02-3 (SMO), 44.03-3 (FO) and 44.04-3 (LSIO), creation and alteration of access/s to a Road Zone Category 1 and subdivision adjacent under clause 52.29-2 (Land adjacent to a Road Zone Category 1) and removal of native vegetation under clause 52.17-1 (Native vegetation)
    9 MAHERS ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321In progress
  • Construction of a building (shed) under Clause 43.01-1 (HO) and Clause 44.03-2 (FO) and demolition of a building (sheds) under clause 43.01-1 (HO)
    32 HIGH STREET INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than specified under clause 32.03-4 (LDRZ)
    16 FALKIRK CRESCENT INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) under clause 42.01-2 (ESO) and within a designated setback under clause 43.02 (DDO5)
    23 RANKIN ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3) and DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) and the removal of native vegetation pursuant to the provisions of Clause 52.17 of the planning scheme
    155 COMMON ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use (dwelling) under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)
    24 BOURKES ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and 43.02-3 (DDO)
    54 SAVAGE DRIVE INVERLEIGH 3321NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into three (3) lots under clause 32.03-3 (LDRZ) and clause 43.02-3 (DDO) and Creation of (carriageway) easement under clause 52.02 (Easements, Restrictions and Reserves)
    21 PEEL ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321NOD issued by a delegate
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two (2) lot subdivision including associated works and vegetation removal pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-3), DDO5 (Clause 43.02-3) & ESO2 (Clause 42.01-2)
    25 RANKIN ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Earthworks which change the rate of flow of water across a property boundary (construction of a dam)
    120 PEEL ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321In progress
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)
    62 Gallagher RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • construction and carrying out works associated with an extension to existing building (shed) under clause 44.03-2 (FO)
    32 NAPIER STREET INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a building (outbuilding) under clause 43.01-1 (HO) and under Clause 44.04 (LSIO).
    83 Napier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • The development of the land for two agricultural sheds
    137 Teesdale-Inverleigh RoadPermit issued by the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a building (dwelling) and associated works under clause 42.01-2 and clause 44.04-2 and creation of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 under clause 52.29-2
    86 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a building (non-habitable outbuilding), carrying out buildings and works (including demolition of a chimney) under clause 43.01-1 (HO), construction of a building (non-habitable outbuilding) and carrying out associated works under clause 44.03-2 (FO) and buildings and works under clause 44.04-2 (LSIO)
    36 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (shed) with dimensions greater than those specified in the schedule to the zone (120sqm) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    97 Cleveland DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a shed pursuant to the provisions of the LDRZ (Clause 32.03-4), ESO4 (Clause 42.01-2) & DDO5 (Clause 43.02-2) and associated native vegetation removal pursuant to the provisions of the ESO4 (Clause 42.01-2) & Clause 52.17-1 of the planning scheme
    12 Anthony LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Staged multi-lot subdivision of land under clauses 32.03-3 (LDRZ), 43.02-3 (DDO), 43.04-2 (DPO) and 44.06-2 (BMO) in accordance with endorsed plans
    230 HOPES PLAINS ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Constructing or carrying out works under clause 44.03-1 of the FO and under clause 43.01-1 of the HO in accordance with endorsed plans
    25 Cambridge StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    18 Kinross DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for extractive industry (rock crushing)
    BARWONLEIGH, 150 BARWONLEIGH LANEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of the land for Domestic animal husbandry (Keeping of 5 dogs) under clause 32.03-1 (LDRZ)
    14 Carl CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of a two lot subdivision (re-subdivision of existing lots), to create access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 (RDZ1), partial demolition, alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, tree removal and the demolition and construction of a fence pursuant to the provisions of the TZ (Clause 32.05-5), HO97 (Clause 43.01-1), FO (Clauses 44.03-2 & 44.03-3), LSIO (Clauses 44.04-2 & 44.04-3) & Clause 52.29-2 of the planning scheme.
    20 HIGH STREET INVERLEIGH 3321NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    3263 HAMILTON HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • The development of the land for a shed
    78 Cleveland DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing leisure and recreation facility under clause 44.03-2 and 44.04-2
    10 Railway StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for the purposes of an agricultural shed pursuant to the provisions of the FZ (Clause 35.07-4) and FO (Clause 44.03-2)
    21 Weatherboard RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • The use and development of the land for the purposes of a dwelling and shed under the provisions of the FZ (Clauses 35.07-1 & 35.07-4), ESO2 (Clause 42.01-2), FO (Clause 44.03-2) & LSIO (Clause 44.04-2)
    7 RAWSON ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • The creation of easement E1 & A1 on Plan of Subdivision PS819221T pursuant to the provisions of Clause 52.02 and the development of the land for a two (2) lot subdivision (boundary realignment)
    82 PARK STREET INVERLEIGH 3321In progress
  • The development of theland for a shed
    15 KING ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land for a shed
    3742 HAMILTON HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • The development of the land for buildings and works associated with an existing dwelling
    1791 BARWON PARK ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • The use of the land for an office and business identification signage
    31 HIGH STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGENH0880

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 33.7 km away).

Coalition 54.0%Labor 46.0%

6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +46.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • InverleighLabor 46.4% · Coalition 53.6% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • WinchelseaLabor 43.6% · Coalition 56.4% TPP (2025)14.5 km away
  • Winchelsea SouthLabor 45.3% · Coalition 54.7% TPP (2025)14.9 km away
  • MoriacLabor 50.3% · Coalition 49.7% TPP (2025)21.1 km away
  • BirregurraLabor 49.4% · Coalition 50.6% TPP (2025)31.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Golden Plains Council

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