Portarlington VIC

Postcode 3223 · Greater Geelong LGA

Portarlington is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3223). With a population of 4,436, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 62. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Portarlington is $890,000, having declined 4.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $758,000 (+18.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,657.

Portarlington is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1010, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 36 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Portarlington offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($890K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 16.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -4.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$890K/$875K Near Median
Affordability16.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-4.6% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$45,117
Mean Income$59,386
Earners6,024
YoY Change+3.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$890K
-4.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$758K
18.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$331
POPULATION
4,436
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age62
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,064
Personal Income /wk$575
Mortgage /mth$1,657
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops36
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1010
Total Students150
Government1
Portarlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1010
Data: 2024