VIC3305· Pop. 13,344Glenelg

PORTLAND

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$420,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

5.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-25.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PORTLAND shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$424/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-10.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.21%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-3.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$507k

2021

$470k

2022

$668k

2023

$750k

2025

$420k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

PORTLAND is a VIC suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 5.3%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,248/wk

$50k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.6%

74.3% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

27.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.9 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

312.4 km

Regional

Days on market

73 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

198.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

94/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3305

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St John's Lutheran School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1007(50%)

112 students12:1 student–teacher61% girls9% top SEA quarter

All Saints Parish School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1003(48%)

260 students13:1 student–teacher55% girls10% top SEA quarter

Portland Primary School