South Gippsland Shire Council
Inverloch
Inverloch at a glance
Median house
$792,500
Median unit
$727,500
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
6,526
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Inverloch.
Inverloch (3996) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $792,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Inverloch has roughly 6,526 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Inverloch scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Inverloch's population at 6,526, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,526
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $792,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $727,500, roughly 8% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$792,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $727,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$345/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$792,500
$727,500
6,526
Median age: 54
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.26% (median rent $345/wk against a $792,500 price tag). Units yield 2.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.26%
Based on $792,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.47%
Based on $727,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
322
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Inverloch.
Local schools for Inverloch
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Inverloch Primary School
Bass Coast Specialist School
Bass Coast College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Inverloch.
- What is the median house price in Inverloch?
- The median house price in Inverloch, VIC 3996 is $792,500. The median unit price is $727,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Inverloch postcode?
- Inverloch is in the 3996 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Inverloch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $345, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Inverloch?
- There are 10 schools serving Inverloch on this page, including Inverloch Primary School, St Joseph's School, Bass Coast Specialist School.
- How walkable is Inverloch?
- Inverloch has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Inverloch?
- Inverloch is close to Wattle Bank, Venus Bay, St Clair, Cape Paterson, Lance Creek.
- What is the population of Inverloch?
- Inverloch has approximately 6,526 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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