Portarlington, VIC 3223
City of Greater GeelongAll suburbs in postcode 3223
Updated
Median house price
$890,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Portarlington at a glance
- Median unit
- $520,000
- Population
- 4,436
- Median age 62
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Portarlington
Houses change hands at $890,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $520,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Portarlington
Portarlington (3223) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $890,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Portarlington has roughly 4,436 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Portarlington scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 545 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Schools in Portarlington
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 36/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Portarlington's population at 4,436, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
125 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 545 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Portarlington
- What is the median house price in Portarlington?
- The median house price in Portarlington, VIC 3223 is $890,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $520,000.
- How much is my house worth in Portarlington?
- A useful starting point is the Portarlington median house price of $890,000 (units $520,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Portarlington postcode?
- Portarlington is in the 3223 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Portarlington?
- Portarlington is a suburb in the City of Greater Geelong area, VIC 3223.
- What schools are in Portarlington?
- There are 15 schools serving Portarlington on this page, including Portarlington Primary School, St Leonards Primary School, Drysdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Portarlington?
- Portarlington has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Portarlington?
- Portarlington is close to Bellarine, Bellarine, Indented Head, Clifton Springs, St Leonards.
- What is the population of Portarlington?
- The population of Portarlington is approximately 4,436 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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