Portarlington vs St Leonards
The verdict
St Leonards is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $955K in Portarlington. Portarlington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (121 vs 128 min).
Scores
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 36 |
| Transport | 24 | 22 |
| Education | 49 | 50 |
| Liveability | 38 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,436 | 3,542 |
| Median age | 62 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,064 | $1,183 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 74.6% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Portarlington High Growth · St Leonards High Growth
Property
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $955K | $730K |
| Median unit price | $666K | $558K |
| House price YoY | 16.8% | -7.2% |
| 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
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 406 | 367 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 141 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 271 | 395 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,877 | 3,868 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 970 |
See the full school list on each profile: Portarlington · St Leonards
Transport
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.1 km | 28.8 km |
Liveability
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 4 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.6 km | 47.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.4 km | 27.0 km |
Population & growth
| Portarlington | St Leonards | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,436 | 3,542 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,099 | 4,071 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,619 | 5,285 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.54% | 3.54% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Portarlington or St Leonards?
Portarlington and St Leonards have similar residential safety scores (73 and 73/100).
Which is more affordable, Portarlington or St Leonards?
St Leonards is more affordable, with a median house price of $730K versus $955K.
Which has better schools, Portarlington or St Leonards?
Portarlington has a higher average school ICSEA (Portarlington 1010 vs St Leonards 970; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Portarlington or St Leonards?
Portarlington has the higher transport score (Portarlington 24/100 vs St Leonards 22/100).
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