Port Fairy
VIC 3284 · Moyne
3,742 (2021) → 3,847 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Port Fairy is a moderate growth suburb in Moyne, VIC 3284, about 250km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $950K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 17/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Port Fairy has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.7%), New Zealand (1.39%), South Africa (0.37%), Netherlands (0.32%), Germany (0.24%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.29%), Mandarin (0.24%), Filipino (0.24%), Vietnamese (0.19%), Greek (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1067
- Port Fairy Consolidated SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Port Fairy
Is Port Fairy safe?
Port Fairy has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,004 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Port Fairy?
In Port Fairy, the .
How far is Port Fairy from Melbourne CBD?
Port Fairy is about 250.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Port Fairy?
Port Fairy has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Port Fairy?
Port Fairy has a transport score of 17/100 and 21 bus stops.