Portland Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Portland, VIC 3305 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$397,500
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
5.5%
Weekly Rent
$420
Renter Demand
40%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.9%
Low — tight market
Population
10,016
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3305
Median house price $397,500
Median unit price $270,000
Weekly rent (median) $420/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 5.5% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 39.8%
Vacancy rate 0.88%
Population 10,016
Median household income $59,592/yr
Owner-occupied 60.2%
Median age 47 yrs
Total dwellings 2,791

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 64

Portland shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.9%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (64 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 6
Primary 4
Secondary 2
Schools in Portland
Bundarra Primary School Primary · Government
Portland Primary School Primary · Government
Portland South Primary School Primary · Government
St John's Lutheran School Primary · Independent
Bayview College Secondary · Independent
Portland Secondary College Secondary · Government
Portland Bay School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Portland's 5.5% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Cranbourne, VIC
9.6% yield
$315,000
Wodonga, VIC
9.2% yield
$282,500
Cranbourne, VIC
9.1% yield
$331,500
Warragul, VIC
9.1% yield
$315,000
North Bendigo, VIC
8.9% yield
$280,000
North Bendigo, VIC
8.9% yield
$279,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $397,500
Deposit (20%) $79,500
Loan (80% LVR) $318,000
Weekly rent $420/wk
Annual rent income $21,840/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portland a good suburb to invest in?

Portland has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Portland?

The median house price in Portland is approximately $397,500 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Portland?

The indicative gross rental yield in Portland is 5.5%, based on a median weekly rent of $420 against a median price of $397,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Portland compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Portland against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Portland a safe suburb?

Portland shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 64 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Portland?

Portland has 7 known schools, including Bundarra Primary School, Portland Primary School, Portland South Primary School, St John's Lutheran School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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