Inverloch
VIC 3996 • Rest of VIC
About Inverloch
Inverloch is a popular coastal town in Victoria's Gippsland region, located 143 kilometres southeast of Melbourne on the Bass Highway. With a population of around 6,500, it sits at the mouth of Anderson Inlet on Bass Strait. Named after Loch Inver (Lake Entrance) in Scotland, the town is known for being the site where Australia's first dinosaur bone was discovered in 1903. The area was originally home to the Bunurong Aboriginal people who were custodians of this stretch of coast for thousands of years.
Inverloch is a favourite destination for families and retirees, offering calm inlet swimming, surfing beaches, and excellent fishing. The town features multiple beaches including the protected Anderson Inlet beaches and surf beaches facing Bass Strait. Popular activities include kitesurfing, windsurfing, and exploring the Bunurong Marine National Park. The town has a Shell Museum with dinosaur exhibits, local shops along A'Beckett Street, and a relaxed beachside village atmosphere. Many Melbourne residents own holiday homes here.
Inverloch falls under postcode 3996 and is governed by Bass Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line Coach 515 — Melbourne via Dandenong & Koo Wee Rup 3h 45min
- V/Line Coach 515 — Cowes/Phillip Island 45 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ No train service. V/Line coach connects to Dandenong Station for rail to Melbourne
Town centre and beaches walkable, car needed for surrounding areas
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bayview Avenue
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20-26 Koala Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 309
- 2. Netherlands 73
- 3. New Zealand 73
- 4. Scotland 41
- 5. Italy 38
- 6. Germany 37
- 7. Ireland 25
- 8. India 19
- 9. United States 19
- 10. South Africa 15
- 11. Philippines 14
- 12. France 10
- 13. China 9
- 14. Indonesia 9
- 15. Malta 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
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