Portarlington

VIC 3223 • Rest of VIC

4,436
Population (2021)
$29,900
Median Income
24.93 km²
Area
34m
Elevation

About Portarlington

Portarlington is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Greater Geelong (City) area. With a population of 4,436 and a median income of $29,900, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 24.93 km² at an elevation of 34m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of VIC.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Portarlington is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Portarlington falls under postcode 3223 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3223
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.14°, 144.66°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
24.93 km²
Elevation
34m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Brown Street Portarlington 3223 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$331
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,657
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
62 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,619
Census 2021
4,436
22.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,532
Income 2021
$29,900
17.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,310
Born Overseas 745

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 228
  • 2. New Zealand 74
  • 3. Malta 67
  • 4. Italy 35
  • 5. Greece 32
  • 6. Germany 26
  • 7. Scotland 23
  • 8. Croatia 18
  • 9. Netherlands 17
  • 10. United States 16
  • 11. Canada 15
  • 12. Egypt 14
  • 13. Philippines 14
  • 14. South Africa 13
  • 15. Poland 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,873
Australian 1,410
Irish 696
Scottish 585
Italian 207
Maltese 153
German 133
Greek 88
Dutch 75
Croatian 50

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,557
Both parents born in Australia
1,001
Both parents born overseas
442
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.8%
No Religion
37.4%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
107 (2.4%)
5-14 years
314 (7.1%)
15-19 years
141 (3.2%)
20-24 years
126 (2.8%)
25-34 years
233 (5.3%)
35-44 years
319 (7.2%)
45-54 years
460 (10.4%)
55-64 years
793 (17.9%)
65-74 years
1,091 (24.6%)
75-84 years
641 (14.4%)
85+ years
202 (4.6%)

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