Victoria location profile
Invermay Park VIC 3350
Invermay Park is a quiet, family-friendly suburb on Ballarat’s northern side, known for leafy streets, golf-course proximity, and easy access to major retail on Creswick Road. It offers a suburban feel with quick links to the CBD, schools, and sporting precincts.
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Why families consider Invermay Park
Primarily established, low-density housing with a mix of families, professionals, and retirees seeking space and a calm streetscape. Lifestyle revolves around local sport, nearby shopping, and convenient access to the broader Ballarat amenities.
Amenities & services
- Stockland Wendouree shopping centre
- Creswick Road homemaker/retail precinct
- Grampians Health – Ballarat Base Hospital (CBD)
- St John of God Ballarat Hospital (Mair St)
- Midlands Golf Club bistro and functions
- Local cafes and eateries along Creswick Road and around Wendouree
- Ballarat Library – Doveton St N, Ballarat Central
- Sebastopol Library – Albert St, Sebastopol
Transport & connectivity
- Wendouree Station (V/Line Ballarat Line)
- Ballarat Station (services to Melbourne and Ararat)
- CDC Ballarat bus services along Creswick Road linking to CBD and Wendouree
- Midland Highway (A300/Creswick Road)
- Gillies Street North and Howitt Street arterial links
Lifestyle & recreation
- Midlands Golf Club
- Mars Stadium (Eureka Stadium) and North Ballarat sports precinct
- Lake Wendouree walking and cycling paths
- Selkirk Stadium (Ballarat Sports Events Centre)
- Local ovals and playgrounds within Invermay Park and surrounds
- North Gardens (Lake Wendouree)
- Ballarat Botanical Gardens
- Prince of Wales Park
- Lake Wendouree foreshore reserves
- Creswick State Forest (nearby north)
Education context
Childcare is available within a 5–10 minute drive in Ballarat North, Wendouree and central Ballarat, including long day care, kindergartens and OSHC; demand can be moderate with some services requiring waitlists.
- Federation University Australia – Mt Helen Campus (south of Ballarat)
- Federation TAFE – SMB Campus, Lydiard St S (CBD)
- Australian Catholic University (ACU) – Aquinas Campus, Mair St (Ballarat Central)