Council (LGA) · Area profile
Port Phillip
21 km²
A staggering 48.9% of adults in Port Phillip hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly educated areas in the country. This wealthy inner-city community is defined by a professional workforce and a high proportion of people living alone. With very few children and seniors compared to the state average, it is a hub for young to middle-aged adults. The area is almost entirely made up of apartments and townhouses, reflecting a dense, urban lifestyle where high incomes and high-rise living meet.
Port Phillip's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The population is mostly young adults, with 40.6% aged between 25 and 44. It has far fewer children and seniors than the state average, while people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.
International ties are strong, with 33.1% of residents born overseas—a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 21.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still a little below the Victorian average.
A majority of residents (51.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 77.7% of residents completing Year 12 and nearly half holding a university degree. This far exceeds both state and national figures.
The area is very affluent; typical personal weekly income is $1,289, which is far above the state figure. About a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than across Victoria.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much less common here than in most areas. About 15.3% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state average.
First Nations residents in the area are far older and earn significantly more than those in the rest of the state, with a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average.
Living alone is very common, with 43.8% of people in single-person households. This contributes to the area having some of the lowest average people per home in the region.
The housing landscape is dominated by flats and apartments, with only 8.7% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common, and typical weekly rents are among the highest in the area.
Working from home is incredibly popular, with 43.9% of the workforce doing so. The area is also very car-independent; 18.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure.
The community is highly mobile, with 52.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.1% of the population.
Employment is strong, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries for the local workforce.
The area is a major economic hub with over 21,000 businesses and ranks at the very top for overall advantage and job skills.
The local climate is slightly wetter than the state average, while average maximum temperatures are much lower than in most other areas.
The area experiences higher crime rates than most, particularly for theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.