Moyne Shire Council
Port Fairy
Port Fairy at a glance
Median house
$918,800
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
3,742
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Port Fairy.
Port Fairy (3284) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $918,800, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Port Fairy has roughly 3,742 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Port Fairy scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Fairy's population at 3,742, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,742
Median age
51
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $918,800 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 70% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $184,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$918,800
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$918,800
$274,320
3,742
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.70% (median rent $300/wk against a $918,800 price tag). Units yield 5.69% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.70%
Based on $918,800 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.69%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
92
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.
84
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Fairy.
Local schools for Port Fairy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Koroit And District Primary School
Merrivale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Port Fairy.
- What is the median house price in Port Fairy?
- The median house price in Port Fairy, VIC 3284 is $918,800. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Port Fairy postcode?
- Port Fairy is in the 3284 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Fairy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Port Fairy?
- There are 6 schools serving Port Fairy on this page, including St Patrick's School, Port Fairy Consolidated School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Port Fairy?
- Port Fairy has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Port Fairy?
- Port Fairy is close to Rosebrook, Toolong, Killarney, Crossley, Tower Hill.
- What is the population of Port Fairy?
- Port Fairy has approximately 3,742 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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