Port Melbourne VIC

Postcode 3207 · Port Phillip LGA

Port Melbourne is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Port Phillip local government area (postcode 3207). With a population of 17,633, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $123K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Port Melbourne is $1.6 million, having dropped significantly 8.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $759,000 (+2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $673. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500.

Port Melbourne is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1106, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 rail stations, 3 tram stops, 3 ferry wharfves, 87 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Phillip LGA is higher than average at 13,835 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Port Melbourne offers a gross rental yield of 2.2%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.6M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -8.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.2% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.6M/$875K Above Median
Affordability13.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-8.8% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$84,478
Mean Income$118,672
Earners11,881
YoY Change+1.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education10/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.6M
-8.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$759K
2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$540
POPULATION
17,633
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$2,372
Personal Income /wk$1366
Mortgage /mth$2,500
CRIME (Port Phillip LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,835
Total Incidents15,872
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations5
Bus Stops87
Ferry Wharves3
Tram Stops3
Beacon Cove/Light Rail #129
Fishermans Bend/Wharf Rd
Graham St/Light Rail #128
North Port Station/Light Rail #127
Port Melbourne Station/Beach St
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1106
Total Students1,212
Government3
Port Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1134
Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1101
Port Phillip Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1082
Data: 2024