Portland North Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Portland North is a locality approximately 302 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Portland North is 3305, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Portland North has a population of 708 (364 males, 344 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Portland North is $1,886, with a median personal income of $774 per week.
The median weekly rent is $300 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (11), Other countries (9), and Netherlands (5).
92.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Portland North shows 342 people employed (193 full-time, 130 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (59), technicians & trades (41), and community & personal service (25).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Portland North has an IRSAD score of 987 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Portland North covers an area of 16.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 43 persons per km².
Statistically, Portland North sits within the Glenelg - Southern Grampians area, part of the broader Warrnambool and South West region. It falls under the Glenelg local government area.
The federal electorate for Portland North is Wannon (Rural).
Portland North Details
| Postcode | 3305 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 708 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,886/week |
| Median Personal Income | $774/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Population Density | 43/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 259 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.3068 |
| Longitude | 141.5728 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 302 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Glenelg |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 115 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 71 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 163 (23.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 191 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 171 (24.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 59 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 48 (6.8%) |
| Asthma | 23 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 11 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 43 (16.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 128 (49.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 82 (31.8%) |