Bellarine vs Portarlington
The verdict
Bellarine rates higher for education (60 vs 49). Portarlington rates higher for liveability (38 vs 16).
Scores
BellarinePortarlington
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 36 |
| Transport | 20 | 24 |
| Education | 60 | 49 |
| Liveability | 16 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 4,436 |
| Median age | 57 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,214 | $1,064 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2 |
Growth: Bellarine High Growth · Portarlington High Growth
Property
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $955K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $666K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 592 | 406 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,183 | 271 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,692 | 3,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,016 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellarine · Portarlington
Transport
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.0 km | 24.1 km |
Liveability
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.7 km | 44.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.7 km | 26.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bellarine | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 169 | 4,436 |
| Estimated 2025 | 194 | 5,099 |
| Projected 2041 | 252 | 6,619 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.51% | 3.54% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bellarine or Portarlington?
Portarlington has the higher transport score (Bellarine 20/100 vs Portarlington 24/100).
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