Indented Head vs Portarlington
The verdict
Indented Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $955K in Portarlington. Indented Head rates higher for transport (32 vs 24). Portarlington rates higher for liveability (38 vs 19). Indented Head is closer to the coast (540 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Indented Head rates higher (91 vs 73/100 in Portarlington).
Scores
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 36 |
| Transport | 32 | 24 |
| Education | 49 | 49 |
| Liveability | 19 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,391 | 4,436 |
| Median age | 59 | 62 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,201 | $1,064 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.9% | 74.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Indented Head High Growth · Portarlington High Growth
Property
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $843K | $955K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $666K |
| House price YoY | 5.6% | 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
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 216 | 406 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 271 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,732 | 3,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Indented Head | 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: Indented Head · Portarlington
Transport
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 32 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.4 km | 24.1 km |
Liveability
| Indented Head | 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 | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 540 m | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.5 km | 44.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 27.6 km | 26.4 km |
Population & growth
| Indented Head | Portarlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,391 | 4,436 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,599 | 5,099 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,076 | 6,619 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.55% | 3.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Indented Head or Portarlington?
Indented Head has the higher residential safety score (Indented Head 91/100 vs Portarlington 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Indented Head or Portarlington?
Indented Head is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $955K.
Which has better public transport, Indented Head or Portarlington?
Indented Head has the higher transport score (Indented Head 32/100 vs Portarlington 24/100).
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