Portland North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
708
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Portland North.
The postcode for Portland North is 3305 (VIC).
Portland North (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Portland North has roughly 708 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Portland North 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Portland North's population at 708, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
708
Median age
46
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
708
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
51
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Portland North.
Local schools for Portland North
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Government School Catchment
Portland North Primary School
Bolwarra Primary School
Portland Bay School
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Frequently asked
About Portland North.
- What is the Portland North postcode?
- Portland North is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- Where is Portland North?
- Portland North is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3305, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Portland North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Portland North?
- There are 10 schools serving Portland North on this page, including Portland North Primary School, Bolwarra Primary School, Portland Bay School.
- How walkable is Portland North?
- Portland North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Portland North?
- Portland North is close to Bolwarra, Portland West, Dutton Way, Gorae West, Gorae.
- What is the population of Portland North?
- The population of Portland North is approximately 708 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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