🔍

Invermay Park

VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC

1,692
Population (2021)
$92,300
Median Household 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

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Invermay Park for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$700K
6 sales · ▲ 38.6% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 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)

🚌 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

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ballarat Local Government Area, which contains Invermay Park. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
467.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 46.3%
Motor vehicle theft
449.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.3% 10yr Up 11.4%
Non-FV assault
395.7 / 100k
2yr Up 38.7% 10yr Up 20.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Down 52.3% 10yr Up 67.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,167 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 27.0%
View all offence subgroups for Ballarat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 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)

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

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$38,948 / yr
$749/wk
Household
$92,300 / yr
$1775/wk
Family
$110,604 / yr
$2127/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 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%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Invermay Park known for? +

Invermay Park is known for its quiet, established residential character within Ballarat, with the suburb centred around a local park and within easy reach of Lake Wendouree and the Wendouree Village shopping precinct.

How far is Invermay Park from Melbourne? +

Invermay Park is approximately 110 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute drive or around the same time by V/Line train from nearby Wendouree station.

Does Invermay Park have public transport? +

Invermay Park is served by local Ballarat bus routes, with Wendouree station on the V/Line Ballarat line approximately 2.5 kilometres away for direct train services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Invermay Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Invermay Park has a population of approximately 1,692 residents, reflecting a mature, stable community with a median age of 50.

Is Invermay Park a good place to live? +

Invermay Park suits retirees and established families who value a quiet residential environment with affordable housing, proximity to Ballarat's amenities including Lake Wendouree, and a relaxed pace of life.

What is the postcode for Invermay Park? +

The postcode for Invermay Park is 3350, shared with several other Ballarat suburbs.

What is the average income in Invermay Park? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Invermay Park is about $749 per week (around $38,900 per year). The median household income is $1,775 per week and the median family income is $2,127 per week.

What is the median house price in Invermay Park? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $700,000, up 38.6% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Invermay Park? +

The median age in Invermay Park is 50. The largest age group is 55–64 (304 residents, around 18%). Around 21% of residents are under 20 and about 26% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Invermay Park a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Invermay Park is part of the Ballarat LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Invermay Park? +

In Invermay Park, the median weekly rent is $340, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517 (2021 Census).