Port Melbourne
VIC 3207 · Port Phillip
17,633 (2021) → 28,554 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Port Melbourne is a high growth suburb in Port Phillip, VIC 3207, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.70M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is right by the coast. Port Melbourne has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3207 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.89%), New Zealand (2.51%), Greece (1.73%), China (1.5%), USA (1.15%)
Top languages: Greek (4.25%), Mandarin (2.01%), Italian (1.5%), Spanish (1.35%), Russian (0.76%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1096 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Port Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1134
- Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
- Port Phillip Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1082
- Albert Park College-Environmental Arts HubSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montague SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 983
- Albert Park College-Performing Arts Centre (interim name)Secondary · Government · 2.4km
- Albert Park CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1127
- Docklands Primary School-Bundha CampusPrimary · Government · 2.6km
- Albert Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1156
- South Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1144
- Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1154
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1133
- Westbourne Grammar School - Williamstown CampusCombined · Independent · 3km
- Middle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1150
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1117
- St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1125
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Port Melbourne
Is Port Melbourne safe?
Port Melbourne has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 12,658 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Port Melbourne?
In Port Melbourne, the .
How far is Port Melbourne from Melbourne CBD?
Port Melbourne is about 4.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Port Melbourne?
Port Melbourne has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1106 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Port Melbourne?
Port Melbourne has a transport score of 90/100 and 93 bus stops.