Portland

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House Median
This Suburb $397,500
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $270,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 13,069
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.6%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Portland Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$398K
House Growth
+98% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$270K
Unit Growth
+33% 2014-2024
3BR House
$450/week
2BR House
$390/week
3BR Unit
No data
2BR Unit
$330/week

Portland Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 13,069 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,309
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 253 19.3%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 637 48.7%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 55 4.2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 83 6.3%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 279 21.3%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 2 0.2%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Portland Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,016
Total Population
308
People/km² Density
0.6%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
4,344 people
43.4%
2
Aust
4,181 people
41.7%
3
Scottish
1,235 people
12.3%
4
Irish
1,036 people
10.3%
5
German
573 people
5.7%

Transport

353.3 km
Distance to CBD
243 mins
Drive to CBD
334 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Suburbs Near PORTLAND

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Portland

PORTLAND is situated in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 10,016 residents across the area, creating a density of 308 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price at $0.4M, representing substantial growth of 98% over the past 10 years. Units have a median price of $0.3M, with more moderate growth of 33% over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight two main secondary options: Portland Secondary College, the local public school ranked #234 among public institutions, and Bayview College, a private school ranked #190 in the private sector.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 13,069 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.92 times the Victorian average of 6,810, indicating a slightly elevated crime rate compared to state levels.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 0.60% of residents, equating to approximately 60 people, reflecting a smaller ethnic community presence in the area.

Transport: Portland sits approximately 353.3km from the CBD, requiring around 243 minutes by car to reach Melbourne. The suburb does not have a train station, making car travel the primary connection to the capital.