Median house price
$1.55M
0.0% change
VIC · Port Phillip Council
Port Melbourne, 3207
Est. population · Jun 2025
19,290
Growth (1 yr)
+2.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.2%
Median age
42
Median income
$2,372/wk
Employment rate
64.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,550,000
Languages at home
21.9%non-English
Most common: Greek, Mandarin, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Life in Port Melbourne revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses, trams, and ferries cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Historic fabric and newer builds sit side by side as the area renews without erasing its past.
Against similar coastal suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Port Melbourne snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$795/wk
Population (ERP)
19,290
+2.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.5%
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
#12
among Coastal & beach · Established
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
85th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
- 67.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 340th in Australia
- State rank
- 141st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #12 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #26 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $795
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,550,000
- Median price change
- 0%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
19,290(June 2025)
+2.8% annual · +5.2% over 5 years · 94th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.8%
- 5-year growth
- +5.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +522
- Change in 5 years
- +949
- Growth rank in VIC
- 94th 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 (~20,800), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 17,633
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $2,372
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,324 of 9,153
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 467 / 3,434 / 3,912 (+ 17 other)
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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 3,061
- Against the person
- 305
- Against property
- 2,162
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 158.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage183
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft284
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle693
- B49 Other Theft244
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order192
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,101
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 85th
School list
- Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1101 · 85th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 416 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Port Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1134 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 697 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Port Phillip Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Ada Mary A'Beckett Childrens CentreCumberland Roadkindergarten
- Play Centralchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
98 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beacon Cove/Light Rail #129
- Graham St/Light Rail #128
- Graham St/Light Rail #128
- North Port Station/Light Rail #127
- North Port Station/Light Rail #127
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
496 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 15 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 12 playgrounds · 6 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 29 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 37 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 98 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 30 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.85
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.64
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.1
Food & drink(29)
- 24 AtomsCafe
Unit 4 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne
- Black Jack Cafe & KitchenCafe
Unit 2 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne
- Bolte Cafe and KebabCafe
816 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne
- Cafe
- Caps CafeCafe
200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne
- Dusty Fox CafeCafe
477-481 Plummer Street
- G&S CafeCafe
391 Plummer Street
- Hall St. CafeCafe
- Local RulesCafe
- Pie FaceCafe
1 West Gate Freeway, Port Melbourne
- Port XpressoCafe
95 Salmon Street
- Punch BowlCafe
1 Fennell Street, Port Melbourne
- Sensoray LabCafe
- The Avenue CafeCafe
- Wharf Bake HouseCafe
Unit 1 34 Wirraway Drive
- D'lish FishFast food
Unit 3 105 Beach Street, Port Melbourne
- Fast food
- Garden PalaceFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- Red RoosterFast food
- SubwayFast food
Unit 5 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne
- CBCo BrewingPub
89 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne
- Hibernian HotelPub
358 Graham Street
- The Clare CastlePub
356 Graham Street, Port Melbourne
- Marina BayRestaurant
11 Waterfront Place
- Mr HobsonRestaurant
9 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne
- OotoroRestaurant
Unit 3 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne
- Q Tea KitchenRestaurant
Unit 6 1 Phillip Court, Port Melbourne
- WaterfrontRestaurant
1 Station Pier, Port Melbourne
Shopping(6)
- Convenience store
396 Graham Street
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- UnitedConvenience store
1 West Gate Freeway, Port Melbourne
- UnitedConvenience store
2 West Gate Freeway, Port Melbourne
- WoolworthsSupermarket
481 Plummer Street
Community(5)
- Fishermans Bend Community CentreCommunity centre
- Ada Mary A'Beckett Childrens CentreKindergarten
7 Cumberland Road, Port Melbourne
- Narrarang Primary SchoolSchool
- Port Melbourne Primary SchoolSchool
415 Graham Street
- Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeSchool
477 Graham Street
Health & services(3)
- Beacon Cove Dental GroupDentist
105 Beach Street, Port Melbourne
- Beacon Cove Medical CentreMedical clinic
101 Beach Street, Port Melbourne
- Beacon Cove PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(53)
- KettleFitGym
315 Bridge Street
- Australis Circuit ReservePark
- Buckingham ReservePark
- Byrne Street ReservePark
- Cyril Letts ReservePark
- Fred Jackson ReservePark
- Garden City ReservePark
- JL Murphy ReservePark
- Morley Mews ReservePark
- Morris ReservePark
- Park (7)
- Park Square ReservePark
- R. F. Julier ReservePark
- Turner ReservePark
- Westgate ParkPark
- Westport ReservePark
- White ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Maritime Cove Community ParkPlayground
- Playground (10)
- Port Melbourne Tennis Club PlaygroundPlayground
- BlocHaus BoulderingSports centre
Unit 2 359 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne
- Edwin Flack ParkSports centre
- Graham Street Skate ParkSports centre
- JL Murphy PavilionSports centre
- Melbourne International Shooting ClubSports centre
- TIMC ComplexSports centre
- A T Aanensen OvalSports field
- GS Williams Oval Kevin and Sandra Longstaff FieldSports field
- J W Woodruff OvalSports field
- Port Melbourne Tennis ClubSports field
83 Swallow Street
- Shehan OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(43)
39 bus stops · 2 tram stops · 2 ferry terminals
Other(75)
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
411 Graham Street
- Centre 11Alcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- Artwork (6)
- PlutoArtwork
- Port StoriesArtwork
- Port of MelbourneAttraction
- Bbq (5)
- Bench (34)
- Bicycle LoopsBicycle Parking
- Bicycle Parking (13)
- Dutton OneCar
335 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne
- PolestarCar
1 Tarver Street, Port Melbourne
- XpengCar
327 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne
- 01 AutomotiveCar repair
3 Fennell Street, Port Melbourne
- Lanza AutomotiveCar repair
1 Woolboard Road
- Prestige Auto ClinicCar repair
433 Graham Street
- UltraTuneCar repair
459 Graham Street
- Port Melbourne Soccer ClubClubhouse
430 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne
- Port Melbourne ContainersContainer Suppliers
37 Prohasky Street
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
501 Williamstown Road
- Hall's TaekwondoDojo
429 Graham Street
- Drinking water (16)
- Middy's ElectricalElectrical
- ChargefoxEV charging
- EV charging
- ToyotaEV charging
- The Timber YardEvents Venue
351 Plummer Street
- ShineFabric
421 Graham Street
- Fire Station No. 39Fire station
448 Graham Street
- Fitness Station (2)
- Garden (35)
- Information (2)
- Local Information & Heritage HubInformation
West Finger Pier
- Maritime CoveInformation
- Loading Dock (19)
- Motorcycle Parking
- PICAMusic Venue
1 Woolboard Road
- Garden City NewsagencyNewsagent
- Barbecues PlusOutdoor
437 Graham Street
- Outdoor Seating
- Amazon LockerParcel Locker
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- City of Port PhillipParking
- Life Saving VictoriaParking
- Parking (97)
- Port Phillip CouncilParking
- Parking Entrance (6)
- Parking Space (19)
- ShellPetrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
- CPL DigitalPhoto
111 Salmon Street
- Picnic Table (3)
- Kennards HirePlant Hire
323 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Australia PostPost office
- Liquid InkPrinter Ink
Unit 1 82 Wirraway Drive
- Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Westport Reserve ToiletsPublic toilets
- Shelter (9)
- Shower (3)
- OzHarvestSocial Facility
Unit Unit 3 49 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne
- Wintringham HostelSocial Facility
79 Swallow Street, Port Melbourne
- Kennards StorageStorage Rental
- National StorageStorage Rental
- National StorageStorage Rental
319 Plummer Street, Port Melbourne
- TelstraTelephone
- Tilers TradeTiles
Unit 1 11 Salmon Street
- Track
- Fox Hay Timber and Hardware Pty LtdTrade
458 Graham Street, Port Melbourne
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
471 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne
- Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
477 Williamstown Road
- Road Safety Inspections Pty LtdVehicle Inspection
433 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne
- Waste Basket (28)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
29 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Australis Circuit ReservePark
- Buckingham ReservePark
- Byrne Street ReservePark
- Crichton ReservePark
- Crockford Street ReservePark
- Cyril Letts ReservePark
- Edwards ParkPark
- Fennell ReservePark
- Fred Jackson ReservePark
- Garden City ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 48
- Parks (OSM)
- 37
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 16
- Nearest hospital
- Williamstown Hospital (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AlternativeBridge StreetAlternative
- AlternativeRaglan StreetAlternative
- Bay Street Dental GroupBay StreetDentist
- Bay Street MedicalClinic
- Beacon Cove Dental GroupBeach StreetDentist
- Beacon Cove Medical CentreBeach StreetDoctor
- Beacon Cove PharmacyPharmacy
- Bridge Street ClinicBridge StreetClinic
- Creative DentistryDentist
- Creative Medicine Compounding PharmacyBay StreetPharmacy
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)
- 382
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.8
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 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).
306 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
July 2021
- Change of use from former physiotherapy clinic back to dwelling81 RAGLAN STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Construct alterations and additions to the existing building (at ground, first and second floor) to create a three storey building for an office and caretaker's residence: -internal layout changes -reduction in ground floor built form -addition of a deck to caretakers apartment -increased roof ridge height -changes to facade materials and finishes433 GRAHAM STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Extend the back of the property and add a first floor at the rear of the property30 CLARK STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Installation of 19 solar panels46 EDWARDS AVENUE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling40 THE CRESCENT PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Proposed colourbond steel veranda attached to the rear of the existing dwelling.380 ROSS STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Replace picket fence & tubular fence, and relocate gate. Replace parking driveway on property. Replace portico. Landscape front yard.71 DUNSTAN PARADE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- First Floor extension153 GRAHAM STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Demolition and construction of a dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm63 CRUIKSHANK STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Two storey extension and alterations to an existing dwelling with a Heritage Overlay271 ESPLANADE EAST PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Additions to the existing dwelling with a new storage shed to the rear of the lot and front fence modifications55 POOLMAN STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Demolish or remove a building; construct a building or construct or carry out works; use the land for accommodation (dwellings); and reduce the number of car parking spaces required.226 BAY STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Construction of ground and first floor alterations and additions to the existing 2 storey dwelling13 EDINA CLOSE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Buildings and works comprising alterations and ground and first floor additions to existing dwelling177 STOKES STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- External Paint to a dwelling within the Heritage Overlay36 SANDRIDGE AVENUE PORT MELBOURNE 3207Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- -Part demolition of the existing dwelling -To construct a building and construct or carry out works: -New sliding door and window -Reduced width of Roof Terrace -Increased size of Sitting Room -addition of Powder Room -Removal of Barbecue, canopy and screen126 HEATH STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Restaurant1/300 PLUMMER STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Restaurant & Bar1602/300 PLUMMER STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Buildings and works for external alterations and signage to existing Noisette bakery cafe84 BAY STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Partial demolition and constrcution of buildings and works comprising alterations and additions at ground and first floor and new garage7 CRICHTON AVENUE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Partial demolition and additions to an existing dwelling51 LYONS STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Alterations and additions to an existing single storey dwelling, including ground & first floor extension and new ground floor internal layout. New fence.385 PRINCES STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Change of Use from warehouse to gymnastics gym22 SALMON STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
June 2021
- Partial demolition of the dwelling and outbuildings and construction of buildings and works including a two storey addition to the rear of the dwelling: -amendment to front fence -amendment to rear boundary fence to properties facing Ozone Street -changes to the privacy screening on first floor10 ENTERPRISE AVENUE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- s72 Amendment: Delete condition 43(c).19 SALMON STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land for a convenience restaurant and associated buildings and works within the Industrial 1 Zone, and to construct and display business identification signs under Clause 52.05-2.130 TURNER STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removing the existing rear windows, to replace with new as per plans and have a roof over3 PECKVILLE STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of buildings and works including two (2) double-storey dwellings with basements and roof terraces, and reduction of the car parking requirements. -amendment to car stacker which requires changing the setback, facade, driveway width and crossover.11 EVANS STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- External Paint to an existing dwelling within the Heritage Overlay20 STOKES STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of the land for the purpose of a warehouse (with associated administration and showroom spaces)4/241 INGLES STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Buildings and works to construct and extend a dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres in a Neighbourhood Residential Zone and partial demolition, buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay. The works comprise a ground floor, rear extension only.36 EDWARDS AVENUE PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Demolition of existing pergola within the heritage overlay117 PICKLES STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and display of internally illuminated business identification signage50-80 Turner StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions, including ground and first floor additions plus basement and a two-storey studio at rear291 ESPLANADE EAST PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and extension to an existing dwelling17 POOLMAN STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- renovation and extension to a single dwelling40 GELLIBRAND ROAD PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions; the construction of a ground floor extension and deck to the rear.51 BEACON ROAD PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Partial demolition of the dwelling and construction of buildings and works including a two storey addition to the rear of the dwelling. Amended to allow the following: - Brick wall along the south western elevation extended in length.32 CLARK STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- The construction and display of two business identification signs and one internally illuminated business identification sign25A CROCKFORD STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
- Construction of a new three storey dwelling and garage Proposed amendments include: - construction of a roof terrace - internal layout changes - revised flue position - amended window positioning on first floor: - amended colour scheme114 DOW STREET PORT MELBOURNE 3207In progress
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
Roadworks & transport
79 active roadworks / incidents
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK IN-WEST GATE OUT RAMP, CITYLINK09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.CITYLINK, WEST GATE IN-CITYLINK OUT RAMP09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.SALMON STREET, ROCKLEA DRIVE09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE IN-CITYLINK OUT RAMP, SALMON STREET09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE IN-CITYLINK OUT RAMP, undefined09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE OUT-CITYLINK OUT RAMP, undefined09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WEST GATE OUT-CITYLINK OUT RAMP09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- CityLink activities occurring between 10/08/2026 and 18/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.WOOLBOARD ROAD, undefined09 Aug 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-WEST GATE OUT RAMP, WEST GATE OUT-CITYLINK OUT RAMP29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
16 heritage places
- BAND ROTUNDANH1735
- EXPERIMENTAL CONCRETE HOUSESNH1863
- FORMER SHOP 175 STOKES STREETNH1789
- FORMER SWALLOW & ARIELL BISCUIT FACTORYNH0567
- FORMER SWALLOW & ARIELL BISCUIT FACTORYNH0567
- FORMER SWALLOW & ARIELL BISCUIT FACTORYNH0567
- GMH FISHERMANS BENDNH2399
- GMH FISHERMANS BENDNH2399
- JUBILEE TERRACENH1829
- LEADING LIGHTSNH0982
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
- Macnamara
- Member of Parliament
- Josh BURNS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,579
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).
Coalition 37.9%Labor 62.1%
0.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- SandridgeLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Port Melbourne WestLabor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Port MelbourneLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Port Melbourne BeachLabor 57.2% · Coalition 42.8% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Emerald HillLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)2.7 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
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Comparable suburbs
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