Port Melbourne

VIC 3207 • Greater Melbourne

17,633
Population (2021)
$71,032
Median Income
9.57 km²
Area
8m
Elevation
Waterfront PremiumInner CityBeach AccessAffluent

About Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne is Melbourne's most exclusive inner-city address, an affluent waterfront suburb of 17,600 just 4 kilometres from the CBD. The light rail connects to the city centre, while the beach and waterfront create premium residential opportunities. Once a working-class port area, gentrification has transformed it into one of Melbourne's most desirable locations.

Bay Street offers quality shopping and cafes, while the beach and yacht clubs provide recreation. The housing mix includes heritage conversions, contemporary apartments, and townhouses. Port Melbourne attracts affluent professionals, executives, and those who want inner-city waterfront living with beach access, accepting premium prices for one of Melbourne's best-located residential addresses.

Port Melbourne falls under postcode 3207 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3207
Urban Area
Melbourne - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
9.57 km²
Elevation
8m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Bay Street & Liardet Street Port Melbourne 3207 VIC
  • Woolworths
    477-481 Plummer Street Port Melbourne 3207 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$540
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,500
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,175
Census 2021
17,633
9.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$63,596
Income 2021
$71,032
11.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

⚖️ Compare Port Melbourne With

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,238
Born Overseas 5,290

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 862
  • 2. New Zealand 443
  • 3. Greece 305
  • 4. China 264
  • 5. United States 203
  • 6. Ireland 163
  • 7. Italy 163
  • 8. Malaysia 162
  • 9. India 145
  • 10. South Africa 144
  • 11. Scotland 119
  • 12. Germany 107
  • 13. Vietnam 101
  • 14. France 92
  • 15. Poland 92

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,742
Australian 4,191
Irish 2,232
Scottish 1,859
Italian 1,159
Greek 1,156
Chinese 820
German 689
Dutch 248
Indian 245

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,816
Both parents born in Australia
7,181
Both parents born overseas
2,482
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.0%
Christianity
41.5%
Islam
2.0%
Buddhism
1.5%
Hinduism
0.9%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
836 (4.7%)
5-14 years
1,591 (9.0%)
15-19 years
681 (3.9%)
20-24 years
701 (4.0%)
25-34 years
2,713 (15.4%)
35-44 years
3,128 (17.7%)
45-54 years
2,905 (16.5%)
55-64 years
2,242 (12.7%)
65-74 years
1,671 (9.5%)
75-84 years
924 (5.2%)
85+ years
240 (1.4%)

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