South Gippsland Shire Council

Port Welshpool

VIC3965

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

220

Median age: 62

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

13

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person5 (38.5%)
B Property and deception offences5 (38.5%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (23.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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

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Toora Primary School

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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.

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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