Glenelg Shire Council
Portland West
Portland West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
619
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Portland West.
Portland West (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Portland West has roughly 619 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 West 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 West's population at 619, with a median age of 49. 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 (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
619
Median age
49
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
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.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
619
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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
Education
Schools in Portland West.
Local schools for Portland West
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Government School Catchment
Portland North Primary School
Portland Bay School
Portland Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Portland West.
- What is the Portland West postcode?
- Portland West is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Portland West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Portland West?
- There are 10 schools serving Portland West on this page, including Portland North Primary School, St John's Lutheran School, Portland Bay School.
- How walkable is Portland West?
- Portland West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Portland West?
- Portland West is close to Portland North, Portland, Cashmore, Gorae West, Dutton Way.
- What is the population of Portland West?
- Portland West has approximately 619 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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