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Victoria · Postcode 3305
Portland West postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 304 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Portland West at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Portland West vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Portland West | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,931 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,363 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Portland West (3305) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 304 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area. It is administered by Glenelg.
According to the 2021 Census, Portland West has a population of 619 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,931, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Portland West includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,363, with 225 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Portland West scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Portland West is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Portland West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3305 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 619 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,931/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $784/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,363 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 74.2 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 225 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.3405909 |
| Longitude | 141.5550031 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 304 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Glenelg |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 92 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 70 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 113 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 221 (35.7%) |
| 65+ years | 122 (19.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 72 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 42 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 29 (13.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 78 (35.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 112 (51.1%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.