Inverloch vs Venus Bay
Venus Bay (median $454,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Inverloch ($792,500).
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| Measure | Inverloch | Venus Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $792,500 | $454,000 |
| Median unit | $727,500 | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 6,526 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 855 mm | 833 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Inverloch scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Venus Bay (1004) sits above Inverloch (994).
- For buyers
- Venus Bay is the lower entry point at $454,000 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Venus Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 994).
Inverloch vs Venus Bay: common questions
Is Inverloch or Venus Bay cheaper to buy in?
Venus Bay has the lower median house price at $454,000, roughly 43% below Inverloch ($792,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Inverloch or Venus Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Venus Bay scores 1004 vs 994 in Inverloch. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Inverloch or Venus Bay?
Inverloch scores 22/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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