Portarlington
VIC 3223 · Greater Geelong
4,436 (2021) → 5,099 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Portarlington is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3223, about 45km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $955K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 24/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Portarlington has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.14%), New Zealand (1.67%), Malta (1.51%), Italy (0.79%), Greece (0.72%)
Top languages: Greek (1.31%), Italian (0.77%), Croatian (0.45%), Mandarin (0.23%), German (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1007 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Portarlington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 989
- Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent · 8.7km
- Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1015
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Portarlington
Is Portarlington safe?
Portarlington has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 3,877 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Portarlington?
In Portarlington, the .
How far is Portarlington from Melbourne CBD?
Portarlington is about 44.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Portarlington?
Portarlington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Portarlington?
Portarlington has a transport score of 24/100 and 36 bus stops.