Inverleigh Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Inverleigh Compares
Inverleigh vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Inverleigh | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,160 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Inverleigh is a locality 87 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3321. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Golden Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Inverleigh has a population of 1,746 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,160, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 14 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Inverleigh includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 559 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Inverleigh scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Inverleigh is served by Inverleigh Primary School.
Inverleigh is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Inverleigh Details
| Postcode | 3321 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,746 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,160/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $852/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 210.5 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 559 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.1028946 |
| Longitude | 144.0398618 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 87 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Golden Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 431 (24.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 183 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 417 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 511 (29.3%) |
| 65+ years | 210 (12.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 159 (9.1%) |
| Arthritis | 109 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 72 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 40 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 5 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 77 (13.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 236 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 235 (42.6%) |
Schools in Inverleigh
Suburbs Near Inverleigh
Same Postcode (3321)
More Inverleigh Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.