Median house price
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VIC · Council TBC
Port Albert
Est. population · Jun 2025
386
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.8%
Median age
59
Median income
$981/wk
Employment rate
35.7%
Languages at home
3.2%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Life in Port Albert revolves around the coast at a genuine remove from Melbourne. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the main drag compared with similar coastal suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Albert snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
386
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
40.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#76
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
63rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
32nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 26.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6143rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1159th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #76 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #124 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
386(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +0.8% over 5 years · 32th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +0.8%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in VIC
- 32th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~400), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 403
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $981
- Dwelling vacancy
- 40.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 114 of 281
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Employment rate
- 35.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 161 / 4 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 27
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -32.5%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault4
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
- A711 Fv Stalking1
- B21 Criminal Damage3
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle13
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Memorial ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 10
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Yarram and District Health Service (14.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 12
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 139 mm · ~17 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 247 mm · ~31 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 190 mm · ~24 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
11 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Development of two double storey attached dwellings. Buildings and works associated with the Development of two double storey attached dwellings.18 KING STREET PORT ALBERT 3971Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with construction of an outbuilding. Buildings and works associated with construction of an outbuilding.22 BAY STREET PORT ALBERT 3971Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Buildings & works associated with an outbuilding. Buildings & works associated with an outbuilding.41 NAPIER STREET PORT ALBERT 3971Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.1 Nelson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding. Buildings and works associated with an outbuilding.22 Raglan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings & works associated with construction of a dwelling.9/15 Lawrence StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals
December 2020
- Buildings & works associated with extension to existing dwelling. Buildings & works associated with extension to existing dwelling.38 Tarraville RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.19 King StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Two lot subdivision. Two lot subdivision.60-62 South StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Buildings and works associated with extension to existing dwelling. Buildings and works associated with extension to existing dwelling.7 Pier StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling. Buildings and works associated with construction of a dwelling.7 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
3 heritage places
- FORMER BANK OF VICTORIA PORT ALBERTNH1210
- FORMER TURNBULL ORR & CO BOND STORENH1779
- IMMIGRATION DEPOTNH0498
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
- Member of Parliament
- Darren CHESTER (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,075
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 48.0 km away).
Coalition 75.4%Labor 24.6%
6.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port AlbertLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)6.8 km away
- AlbertonLabor 22.0% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
- YarramLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)17.7 km away
- Devon NorthLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)21.5 km away
- WoodsideLabor 22.5% · Coalition 77.5% TPP (2025)29.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.