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All About Portarlington, Greater Geelong, VIC, 3223

Portarlington, located in Greater Geelong, Victoria, is a picturesque coastal town that has been experiencing a notable presence in the local housing market. The area is characterized by its serene waterfront views and vibrant community life, making it an attractive spot for both homebuyers and investors. In recent years, the housing market in Portarlington has shown a steady increase in demand, driven partly by the migration of people seeking a lifestyle change from the more congested urban centers of Melbourne. Properties here range from charming older homes to modern new builds, offering a diverse array of options for potential buyers. The allure of Portarlington's natural beauty, combined with its developing infrastructure, makes it an appealing prospect for families, retirees, and those looking for a holiday home.

Living in Portarlington offers a unique blend of relaxed coastal living with access to essential amenities and services. The town boasts a friendly and tight-knit community, making it an inviting place for new residents. Locals enjoy a variety of leisure activities, including the popular Portarlington Pier and the scenic walking trails that offer stunning views of the bay. The area is also known for its local produce markets and wineries, contributing to a rich culinary scene that attracts both locals and visitors. Despite its tranquil atmosphere, Portarlington is conveniently connected to larger hubs like Geelong and Melbourne via ferry services, offering the perfect balance between peaceful living and accessibility to urban conveniences. This combination of natural beauty, community spirit, and modern amenities makes Portarlington a desirable place to call home.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $333.89
Median Monthly Mortgage $1633.44
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.66
Average Household Size 2.11
Average Age 60.44
Average Income $588.89
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.72
Average Properties Within 50M 18
Typical 1 bed house$815,000
Typical 2 bed house$763,000
Typical 3 bed house$1,058,000
Typical 4 bed house$1,177,000
Typical 5 bed house$1,281,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$1,498,000

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Portarlington Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Portarlington? Now could not be a better time, with 5927 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $1,091,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $281,000 to $9,919,000. Portarlington is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices

Consistent high demand relative to supply is a key feature in Portarlington driving regular price increases. Recent rapid price increases however may constrain future growth by limiting demand. In this area of average incomes, there is a mix of housing size and quality. While this may present buying opportunities, growth may be constrained. As buyers begin to examine Portarlington due to other areas being out of the price range and the trend to working from home, "gentrification" may incease price growth. The slightly lower than average earnings from occupations in Portarlington changes the housing and lifestyle preference. It is more a matter of what can be afforded rather than what would we prefer, leading to slower price increases over time. Lower than average population density constrains growth in Portarlington to an extent. However, where buyers are willing to compromise on housing and lifestyle choice, there are affordable options. With very low industrial sector presence in Portarlington the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.

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Houses for sale Portarlington

BarryPlant Unit 1, 1 Guyett Ct, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 $749,000 - $823,000
BarryPlant Unit 1, 28 Harding Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms2 Parking 0 $2,200,000
BarryPlant 1-2 Alicia Ct, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds0 Bathrooms0 Parking 0 $695,000 - $755,000
BarryPlant 24 Willis Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 0 $1,000,000 - $1,100,000
BarryPlant Unit 1, 123 Geelong Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 0 $1,190,000 - $1,280,000
BarryPlant 84 Fenwick Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 $1,000,000 - $1,100,000
BarryPlant Unit 1, 26 The Esplanade, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms3 Parking 0 $2,995,000 - $3,294,000
BarryPlant 43 Mueller Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 0 $725,000 - $795,000
BarryPlant Unit 5, 71 Langdon Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 0 $449,000 - $490,000
BarryPlant 74 Langdon Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 0 $990,000 - $1,075,000
Buxton 62 Mercer Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds Bathrooms $649,000 - $699,000
Fletchers 86 Fenwick Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms3 Parking 2 For Sale Contact Agent
Raine&Horne 191-199 Hood Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds Bathrooms
Stockdale&Leggo 65A Langdon Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 $765,000 - $795,000
Stockdale&Leggo 22 Evandale Avenue, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $780,000 - $820,000
Stockdale&Leggo 56-58 Fisher Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms2 Parking 6 $1,600,000
Stockdale&Leggo 52 Smythe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms3 Parking 3 Contact Agent
Stockdale&Leggo 6 Rosemary Ct, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $1,270,000
Stockdale&Leggo 35 Hood Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms3 Parking 2 $990,000 - $1,089,000
Stockdale&Leggo 115-117 Smythe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $998,000 - $1,060,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 1, 158 Willis Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 $530,000
Stockdale&Leggo 92 Geelong-Portarlington Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 2 $520,000 - $560,000
Stockdale&Leggo 6 Smythe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $980,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 20, 207 Newcombe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms1 $849,000 - $870,000
Stockdale&Leggo 512-530 Tower Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 8 $1,890,000 - $2,079,000
Stockdale&Leggo 39 Fairfax Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $1,100,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 1, 126 Willis Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 5 $780,000 - $810,000
Stockdale&Leggo 115 Geelong-Portarlington Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $795,000 - $820,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 1, 140 Newcombe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 4 $820,000 - $850,000
Stockdale&Leggo 59 Hereford Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $750,000 - $795,000
Stockdale&Leggo 6 Bel Air Drive, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $998,000
Stockdale&Leggo 8 Alison Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds4 Bathrooms2 Parking 4 $1,170,000 - $1,250,000
Stockdale&Leggo 99 Geelong-Portarlington Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms1 Parking 2 $650,000 - $680,000
Stockdale&Leggo 68 Point Richards Road, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds3 Bathrooms2 Parking 3 $1,100,000 - $1,150,000
Stockdale&Leggo 54 Sunset Bvd, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms2 Parking 2 $850,000 - $880,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 1, 123 Newcombe Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds5 Bathrooms3 Parking 8 $1,950,000
Stockdale&Leggo Unit 4, 72 Fenwick Street, Portarlington, VIC, 3223 Beds2 Bathrooms1 Parking 1 $600,000 - $630,000
Properties for sale in Portarlington

Local Schools

Portarlington Primary School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Portarlington there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

Local Crime Rate

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Portarlington weather - Average Local Climate by month

(mm)
RAIN		Min (°C)
TEMP		Max (°C)
TEMP		Min (%)
HUMIDITY		Max (%)
HUMIDITY		 (m/sec)
WIND		 (MJ/sq m)
SOLAR
Jan1.21427.340.688.75.425.7
Feb1.314.626.345.991.55.320.6
Mar0.913.324.646.191.95.116.0
Apr1.410.120.850.994.14.611.7
May1.57.917.756.794.64.98.3
Jun1.35.614.765.596.24.47.3
Jul0.95.714.761.794.85.07.7
Aug1.45.715.456.895.25.510.4
Sept1.56.918.249.494.95.414.4
Oct1.48.220.945.494.45.419.2
Nov2.110.523.045.394.45.321.5
Dec0.812.325.042.993.25.524.5

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Public Transport

Marshall - Greater then 10KM Wyndham Vale - Greater then 10KM Port Phillip Ferries (Portarlington-Docklands) - Less than 5 KM Port Phillip Ferries (Geelong-Docklands) - Greater then 10KM Geelong - Greater then 10KM Queenscliff - Sorrento Ferry - Greater then 10KM South Geelong - Greater then 10KM Little River - Greater then 10KM North Shore - Greater then 10KM Hoppers Crossing - Greater then 10KM

General Points of Interest

Portarlington Golf Course - Less than 2 KM St Leonards Golf Course - Less than 5 KM Clifton Springs Golf Course - Less than 10 KM Portarlington Miniature Railway - Less than 5 KM Scotchmans Hill Winery - Less than 5 KM Portarlington Mill - Less than 5 KM Indented Head Yacht Club - Less than 5 KM Drysdale Bowling Club - Less than 10 KM Tuckerberry Hill blueberry farm - Less than 10 KM

Nearby Suburbs

Indented HeadBellarineSt LeonardsDrysdaleClifton SpringsSwan BayMannerimSwan IslandCurlewisMarcus Hill

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