Port Welshpool at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
220
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Port Welshpool.
The postcode for Port Welshpool is 3965 (VIC).
Port Welshpool (3965) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Port Welshpool has roughly 220 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 Welshpool scores 0/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Welshpool's population at 220, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
220
Median age
62
Family households
58%
Lone person
38%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
220
Median age: 62
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Port Welshpool.
Local schools for Port Welshpool
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Government School Catchment
Welshpool and District Primary School
Toora Primary School
Alberton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Welshpool.
- What is the Port Welshpool postcode?
- Port Welshpool is in the 3965 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Port Welshpool?
- Port Welshpool is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3965, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Welshpool?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Port Welshpool?
- There are 13 schools serving Port Welshpool on this page, including Welshpool and District Primary School, Toora Primary School, Alberton Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Welshpool?
- Port Welshpool has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Port Welshpool?
- Port Welshpool is close to Welshpool, Hedley, Agnes, Hazel Park, Snake Island.
- What is the population of Port Welshpool?
- The population of Port Welshpool is approximately 220 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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