Lithgow City Council
Portland
Portland at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,447
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Portland.
Portland (2847) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
Portland has roughly 2,447 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Portland 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Portland's population at 2,447, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,447
Median age
46
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
2,447
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
188
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 January 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
Education
Schools in Portland.
Local schools for Portland
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Portland Central School
Cullen Bullen Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Portland.
- What is the Portland postcode?
- Portland is in the 2847 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Portland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Portland?
- There are 3 schools serving Portland on this page, including Portland Central School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland, Cullen Bullen Public School.
- How walkable is Portland?
- Portland has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Portland?
- Portland is close to Pipers Flat, Cullen Bullen, Blackmans Flat, Sunny Corner, Dark Corner.
- What is the population of Portland?
- Portland has approximately 2,447 residents. 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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