Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Port Melbourne
3 km²
High incomes and professional careers define Port Melbourne, where the typical family earns well above the national figure. It is an affluent, adult-focused community with a population that has grown 12% since 2011. The area is distinct for its high proportion of apartment living and a workforce that heavily embraces working from home. Situated near the city, it combines a wealthy demographic with a highly walkable, urban lifestyle.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 43. While children under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, there is a high rate of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.9% of people born abroad, slightly above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 19.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Victorian average. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.1%, which is well above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 17 points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified area; 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees in management or commerce.
Weekly incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical family earning $3,285. This wealth is reflected in the 31.3% of people who earn over $2,000 a week.
Residents generally report better health than most areas, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and lower rates of long-term health conditions compared to the state average.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas. However, the rate of people providing other types of unpaid care is a little above the national figure.
The First Nations community is small, but those residents have much higher typical personal incomes and higher Year 12 completion rates than the state or national averages.
Small households are the norm, with 38.1% of people living alone—far above the state average. This is consistent with the area having fewer children and a smaller typical household size.
Apartments and townhouses dominate the landscape, as separate houses make up only 6.4% of homes. Renting is very common here, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $522.
Working from home is exceptionally common, with 46.8% of the workforce doing so. While many people do not own a car, the area is very accessible, with a short 8-minute drive to the city.
The area is quite mobile, as 45.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years. This is well above the state and national figures.
The workforce is heavily skewed toward professionals and managers, with full-time employment rates well above the national average.
Port Melbourne is an area of significant advantage, ranking in the top 10% of all areas for overall advantage and achieving a perfect score for education and job skills.
The area experiences slightly higher rainfall than the state average, with average minimum temperatures that are well above the Victorian figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, health services, and schools.