Port Melbourne Property & Rent
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Port Melbourne Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Port Melbourne Community Overview
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Port Melbourne Schools
Suburbs Near PORT MELBOURNE
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📍 About Port Melbourne
PORT MELBOURNE is situated in Inner Melbourne, home to 17,633 residents with a population density of 1824 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong house price growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.5M, representing a substantial 74% increase over 10 years. Unit prices have remained more stable at a median of $0.7M, with modest growth of 1% over the same period.
Education: Families have access to quality private schooling through nearby Simonds Catholic College, which achieved a ranking of #174 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 13962 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.05 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating an above average crime rate for the area.
Demographics: The suburb hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 4.70% of the population, representing approximately 828 people.
Transport: Port Melbourne offers convenient city access, located approximately 5.7km from the CBD with a 15-minute drive time. While there's no train station directly within the suburb, rail services are available in the neighbouring area.