Median house price
$716k
+41% change
VIC · Glenelg Council
Portland North, 3305
Est. population · Jun 2025
730
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.7%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,886/wk
Employment rate
57.9%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$716,000
Languages at home
3.7%non-English
Most common: Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Portland North is a coastal smaller community a long way from Melbourne, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Portland North snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
730
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
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
#47
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
64th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
34th
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
- 39.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3809th in Australia
- State rank
- 762nd in VIC
- Peer rank
- #47 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #84 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 71%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $716,000
- Median price change
- +41.1%
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 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
730(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · -0.7% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- -5
- Growth rank in VIC
- 45th 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 (~750), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,886
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 286
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 57.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 251 / 8 / 0
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)
- 53
- Against the person
- 23
- Against property
- 18
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 31 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -37.6%
Most common offence types
- A711 Fv Stalking9
- B21 Criminal Damage6
- B49 Other Theft4
- D11 Firearms Offences4
- Other Crimes Against The Person8
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 971
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 34th
School list
- Portland North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 971 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 133 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 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
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Portland District Hospital (5.3 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)
- 29
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 39.7
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° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 112 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 164 mm · ~20 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 251 mm · ~31 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 212 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).
8 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Use and Development of Land for a Store86 CASHMORE ROAD PORTLAND NORTH 3305Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Two lot subdivision52 THERESA STREET PORTLAND NORTH 3305Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- FOUR LOT (4) Subdivision with Common Property1 Seaview TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Building and Works to a Dwelling151 Cockatoo Valley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development for a Wood Chipping FacilityAuspine Pty Ltd, 153 Darts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling - use component with subdivision P20068 - LOT 2 PS83393519 Roys LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 2 proposals
June 2020
- Twenty five (25) lot subdivision (in two (2) Stages) & To remove easement on title Vol 9549 Fol 239 shown as E-1 on TP100918W created by C/E U740041G. To remove easements on title Vol 9549 Fol 239 shown as E-1, E-2 & E-3 TP100918W created by AM956626W.742 Henty HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision19 Roys LanePermit 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
1 heritage place
- MARETIMONH0242
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
- Wannon
- Member of Parliament
- Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,788
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 48.8 km away).
Coalition 54.7%Labor 45.3%
6.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +45.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Portland NorthLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- BolwarraLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- Portland CentralLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
- Portland SouthLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)7.6 km away
- NarrawongLabor 40.3% · Coalition 59.7% TPP (2025)14.1 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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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