Portland vs Portland West
The verdict
Portland rates higher for liveability (54 vs 16). Portland West rates higher for education (45 vs 37). Portland is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Portland West rates higher (51 vs 38/100 in Portland).
Scores
PortlandPortland West
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 |
| Transport | 25 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 45 |
| Liveability | 54 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,016 | 619 |
| Median age | 47 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,146 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Portland Stable · Portland West Stable
Property
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $414K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $333K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -10.9% | 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 | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 709 | 646 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 359 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,128 | 485 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,874 | 2,908 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Portland · Portland West
Transport
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 76.9 km | 83.1 km |
Liveability
| Portland | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 300.2 km | 306.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 76.6 km | 82.1 km |
Population & growth
| Portland | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,016 | 619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,963 | 612 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,106 | 625 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.13% | -0.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Portland or Portland West?
Portland West has the higher residential safety score (Portland 38/100 vs Portland West 51/100).
Which has better public transport, Portland or Portland West?
Portland has the higher transport score (Portland 25/100 vs Portland West 0/100).
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