Middle Park vs Port Melbourne
The verdict
Port Melbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.81M in Middle Park. Middle Park rates higher for education (93 vs 87).
Scores
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 |
| Transport | 94 | 90 |
| Education | 93 | 87 |
| Liveability | 98 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,000 | 17,633 |
| Median age | 45 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,836 | $2,372 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.9% | 59.4% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 63.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Middle Park High Growth · Port Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.81M | $1.70M |
| Median unit price | $836K | $761K |
| House price YoY | 36.5% | -19.8% |
| 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
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 675 | 715 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 950 | 1,134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 125 | 374 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,875 | 12,658 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,149 | 1,110 |
See the full school list on each profile: Middle Park · Port Melbourne
Transport
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 93 |
| Light rail stops | 12 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 56 |
| Parks | 3 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 350 m | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 390 m | 1.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Middle Park | Port Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,000 | 17,633 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,310 | 28,554 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,301 | 27,777 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.88% | 12.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Middle Park or Port Melbourne?
Middle Park has the higher residential safety score (Middle Park 36/100 vs Port Melbourne 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Middle Park or Port Melbourne?
Port Melbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $2.81M.
Which has better schools, Middle Park or Port Melbourne?
Middle Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Middle Park 1149 vs Port Melbourne 1110; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Middle Park or Port Melbourne?
Middle Park has the higher transport score (Middle Park 94/100 vs Port Melbourne 90/100).
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