Portland North vs Portland
The verdict
Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $414K versus $699K in Portland North. Portland rates higher for liveability (54 vs 16). Portland is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 3.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Portland North rates higher (56 vs 38/100 in Portland).
Scores
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 39 |
| Transport | 0 | 25 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 16 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 708 | 10,016 |
| Median age | 46 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,886 | $1,146 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Portland North Stable · Portland Stable
Property
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $699K | $414K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $333K |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | -10.9% |
| 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
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 709 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 359 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 1,128 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,073 | 9,874 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 9 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Portland North · Portland
Transport
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 80.3 km | 76.9 km |
Liveability
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 22.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 740 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.0 km | 300.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 74.4 km | 76.6 km |
Population & growth
| Portland North | Portland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 708 | 10,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 704 | 9,963 |
| Projected 2041 | 714 | 10,106 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | -0.13% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Portland North or Portland?
Portland North has the higher residential safety score (Portland North 56/100 vs Portland 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Portland North or Portland?
Portland is more affordable, with a median house price of $414K versus $699K.
Which has better schools, Portland North or Portland?
Portland North has a higher average school ICSEA (Portland North 976 vs Portland 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Portland North or Portland?
Portland has the higher transport score (Portland North 0/100 vs Portland 25/100).
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