Is Inverrary safe?
Sunrise, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Inverrary as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Inverrary
“Go with care. Inverrary is a predominantly quiet, suburban condominium and residential enclave that is generally safe for everyday visitors during daytime hours. While many subdivisions and complexes are gated and well-kept, moderate rates of property crime and vehicle break-ins occur around open parking lots and nearby commercial strips after dark.”
Local news in recent years has focused heavily on community and municipal debates surrounding the proposed residential redevelopment of the shuttered Inverrary Golf Club courses.
About the area
Inverrary is a master-planned residential community in central Broward County, historically famous for its championship golf resorts. Today, it consists mostly of mid-century and 1980s condominium communities, townhomes, and single-family houses framed by winding tree-lined boulevards.
- Suburban
- Gated Communities
- Residential Condos
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Inverrary
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There is no public bike-share program in the neighborhood; cycling is mostly recreational along broad boulevard sidewalks and local neighborhood loops.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Abundant gated and access-controlled condo communities offering an added layer of residential security
- Scenic, tree-canopied main thoroughfares that provide a quiet suburban neighborhood feel
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and healthcare services across Sunrise and Lauderhill
Cons
- Incidence of petty property crime and vehicle break-ins in unsecured parking lots
- Distinct car dependency with heavy reliance on busy surrounding multi-lane arterials
- Certain aging multi-family condo developments show signs of deferred maintenance and higher municipal service calls
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential developments, though occasional panhandling occurs at major commercial intersections along Oakland Park Boulevard.
What Inverrary is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and pleasant, with residents walking dogs and exercising along the wide boulevard sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoons feature light local traffic and standard suburban activity, feeling relaxed and generally safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are peaceful within residential subdivisions, though standard awareness is warranted in retail plaza parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late nights are very quiet, but visitors should stick to well-lit areas and ensure vehicles are locked in open surface lots.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus coverage along the perimeter via routes such as Route 72 on Oakland Park Boulevard and Route 81 along Inverrary Boulevard; there is no direct passenger rail connection nearby.
Parking is readily available in private surface lots and condo complexes, though many residential areas strictly enforce guest parking passes and towing.
Things to do in Inverrary
- Walk or jog along the shaded multi-use paths winding along Inverrary Boulevard
- Visit the nearby Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens for scenic walking paths and community events
- Sample the wide variety of authentic Caribbean and international cuisine along adjacent commercial strips
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Caribbean Restaurant · 4.1★ (1450)Popular counter-serve spot dishing out generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and classic Jamaican staples.
- Silver Pond Chinese Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (980)Longstanding local favorite known for authentic Cantonese specialties and live seafood tanks.
- Wings Plus Sunrise · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (1820)Casual neighborhood sports bar renowned for crispy chicken wings, cold draft beers, and game-day crowds.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.