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Invermay Park

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

1,692
Population (2021)
$38,948
Median Income
2.51 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
Regional CityAffordableEstablishedRetiree-FriendlyQuiet

About Invermay Park

Invermay Park is a residential suburb in the north-west of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 110 kilometres west of Melbourne. With a population of around 1,690 and a median age of 50, it is a mature, established neighbourhood within the City of Ballarat. The suburb features a mix of post-war and modern housing on generous blocks, attracting retirees and long-term residents who appreciate the quiet, residential character.

The suburb centres around Invermay Park with its playground and walking paths, providing a green focal point for the community. Residents have convenient access to the Wendouree Village shopping precinct and Lake Wendouree, one of Ballarat's premier recreational areas. Local schools, medical facilities, and sporting clubs are all within easy reach. With a median weekly rent of 40 and affordable mortgage repayments, Invermay Park offers good value living in a regional city with growing employment and lifestyle appeal.

Invermay Park falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
Ballarat
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.53°, 143.86°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
2.51 km²
Elevation
466m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wendouree
2.5 km
30 min
Ballarat
5 km
V/Line Ballarat line (main station)

Bus Services

  • Route 10, 11 — Ballarat CBD & Wendouree 10-15 min
  • Route 20 — Ballarat Station 15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
1 hr 15 min (V/Line from Wendouree)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Frequent V/Line services from Wendouree station. Western Freeway access.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Quiet residential streets. Local park is walkable but most shopping requires driving or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
50 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,814
Census 2021
1,692
▼ 6.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,660
Income 2021
$38,948
▲ 6.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,549
Born Overseas 82

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 23
  • 2. Scotland 6
  • 3. Netherlands 5
  • 4. United States 5
  • 5. New Zealand 4
  • 6. Poland 4
  • 7. Croatia 3
  • 8. Indonesia 3
  • 9. Malaysia 3
  • 10. Pakistan 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 757
Australian 717
Irish 291
Scottish 208
German 66
Italian 52
Dutch 42
Australian Aboriginal 15
Polish 12
Welsh 12

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,386
Both parents born in Australia
109
Both parents born overseas
134
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.6%
No Religion
34.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
58 (3.4%)
5-14 years
178 (10.5%)
15-19 years
126 (7.4%)
20-24 years
94 (5.6%)
25-34 years
131 (7.7%)
35-44 years
136 (8.0%)
45-54 years
227 (13.4%)
55-64 years
304 (18.0%)
65-74 years
250 (14.8%)
75-84 years
146 (8.6%)
85+ years
45 (2.7%)

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