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Portsea VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Portsea, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Portsea VIC is 787 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Portsea is $1,541 per week ($80,132 per year). Median rent in Portsea is $577 per week ($2,500 per month). Portsea has a median age of 68 years, older than the national median of 38. Portsea has a population density of 69.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Portsea is England. The most common religion is Anglican (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Portsea is $2,806.
There were 57 recorded offences in Portsea in 2025-25, a rate of 72 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (26 offences).
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Portsea Population
Portsea Median Income & Rent
Portsea Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Portsea Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Portsea Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Portsea Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Portsea Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Portsea Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Portsea Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Portsea Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Portsea Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Portsea Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Portsea Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Portsea Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Portsea Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Portsea Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Portsea Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Portsea School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Portsea Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Portsea Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Portsea Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Portsea How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Portsea Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Portsea Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Portsea Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Portsea Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Portsea Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Portsea Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Portsea Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Portsea Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Portsea Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Portsea Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Portsea When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Portsea Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Portsea Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Portsea Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Portsea Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Portsea Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 57 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Portsea Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portsea
What is the population of Portsea VIC?
The population of Portsea VIC is 787 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 69.5 people per km².Portsea is ranked #4,320 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Portsea?
The median personal income in Portsea VIC is $1,541 per week, or $80,132 per year.The median household income is $2,470 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.Portsea is ranked #106 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Portsea?
Median rent in Portsea VIC is $577 per week ($2,500 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Portsea ranks #299 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Portsea?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Portsea VIC is $2,806. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Portsea?
The median age in Portsea VIC is 68 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Portsea a good suburb to live in?
Portsea is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 787.The median income is $1,541/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22113. All dollar figures in AUD.