Port Albert at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
403
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Port Albert.
The postcode for Port Albert is 3971 (VIC).
Port Albert (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Port Albert has roughly 403 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Port Albert scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Albert's population at 403, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
403
Median age
59
Family households
64%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
403
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Albert.
Local schools for Port Albert
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Government School Catchment
Alberton Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Albert.
- What is the Port Albert postcode?
- Port Albert is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Port Albert?
- Port Albert is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Albert?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Port Albert?
- There are 4 schools serving Port Albert on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, Yarram Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Albert?
- Port Albert has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Port Albert?
- Port Albert is close to Langsborough, Robertsons Beach, Tarraville, Alberton, Manns Beach.
- What is the population of Port Albert?
- The population of Port Albert is approximately 403 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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