Portland North vs Portland West
The verdict
Portland West rates higher for education (45 vs 39). On the separate residential safety score, Portland North rates higher (56 vs 51/100 in Portland West).
Scores
Portland NorthPortland West
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 45 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 708 | 619 |
| Median age | 46 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,886 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.7% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Portland North Stable · Portland West Stable
Property
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $699K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | Data not available |
| 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 West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 646 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 989 | 485 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,073 | 2,908 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Portland North · Portland West
Transport
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 83.1 km |
Liveability
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.1 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.0 km | 306.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 74.4 km | 82.1 km |
Population & growth
| Portland North | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 708 | 619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 704 | 612 |
| Projected 2041 | 714 | 625 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Portland North or Portland West?
Portland North has the higher residential safety score (Portland North 56/100 vs Portland West 51/100).
Which has better public transport, Portland North or Portland West?
Portland North and Portland West have similar transport scores.
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