Glenelg Shire Council
Portland
Portland at a glance
Median house
$397,500
Median unit
$270,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
13.3k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Portland.
Portland (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria. The median house here is $397,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Portland has roughly 13,344 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 2/100 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's population at 13,344, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
13,344
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $397,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $270,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $80,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Portland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$397,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$397,500
$270,000
13,344
Median age: 47
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.49% (median rent $420/wk against a $397,500 price tag). Units yield 6.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.49%
Based on $397,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.74%
Based on $270,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,241
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.
2
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 South Primary School
Portland Secondary College
Bundarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Portland.
- What is the median house price in Portland?
- The median house price in Portland, VIC 3305 is $397,500. The median unit price is $270,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Portland postcode?
- Portland is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Portland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Portland?
- There are 10 schools serving Portland on this page, including Portland South Primary School, Portland Secondary College, All Saints Parish School.
- How walkable is Portland?
- Portland has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Portland?
- Portland is close to Portland West, Portland North, Dutton Way, Bolwarra, Allestree.
- What is the population of Portland?
- Portland has approximately 13,344 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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