Portland
NSW 2847 · Lithgow
2,447 (2021) → 2,478 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Lithgow local government area (est. 19,655 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Portland is a stable suburb in Lithgow, NSW 2847, about 128km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $530K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 110km inland. Portland has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.76%), New Zealand (1.02%), Philippines (0.45%), Scotland (0.45%), Germany (0.29%)
Top languages: Hindi (0.29%), German (0.25%), Mandarin (0.16%), Polish (0.16%), Spanish (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 902 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 945
- Portland Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 837
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cullen Bullen Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 868
- Meadow Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 960
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Portland
Is Portland safe?
Portland has a residential safety score of 24/100, 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 7,683 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Portland?
In Portland, the median house price is $530K. Median weekly house rent is $470.
How far is Portland from Sydney CBD?
Portland is about 127.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Portland?
Portland has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 891 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Portland?
Portland has a transport score of 64/100, including 3 train stations.