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VIC · Golden Plains Council

Inverleigh, VIC, 3321

Current weather

13.2°CLight drizzle

75% humidity · 17.8 km/h wind · 16.3° / 10.5° today · 6.7 mm rain

Desirability index

79.8/100

#51 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Inverleigh is a small locality in the Golden Plains area, home to around 1,746 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 26 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-26%), roughly 14.9 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

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)
28 / 0 / 3

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
26
Against the person
6
Against property
15
Rate per 1,000 residents
14.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 291 residents
State safety percentile
8.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-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

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,048
  • Inverleigh Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Inverleigh Public Hall/High St

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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

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lawsons ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGENH0880

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Inverleigh Early Learning Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

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

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
79.8/100
Cohort rank
#51 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Inverleigh Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • PREFABRICATED IRON COTTAGEheritageNH0880
  • Lawsons Parkgovernmentpark
  • 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)planning9 MAHERS ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Lodged 25 Aug 2021 · In progress
  • 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 plansplanning25 Cambridge StreetLodged 16 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 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 52.29-2planning86 High StreetLodged 14 Dec 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 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)planning36 High StreetLodged 13 Nov 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (outbuilding) under clause 43.01-1 (HO) and under Clause 44.04 (LSIO).planning83 Napier StreetLodged 21 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use (dwelling) under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)planning24 BOURKES ROAD INVERLEIGH 3321Lodged 27 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building (shed) associated with a section 2 use under clause 35.07-4 (FZ)planning62 Gallagher RoadLodged 08 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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