Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Port Phillip

26 km²

Port Phillip has a highly educated population and far more renters than most areas.

It also has slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Port Phillip, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population101,956▲ +11.6%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +8.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over13.5%Children under 1511.4%People in a de facto relationship20.2%▲ +9.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)40.6%

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Seniors (65+)13.5%

Children (0–14)11.4%

Youth (15–24)8.7%

Marital status

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Never married at 53%, followed by Married (31%) and Divorced (10%).

Never married53%
Married31%
Divorced10%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia60.7%

England4.9%

New Zealand2.6%

India2.1%

China1.6%

Italy0.8%

South Africa0.8%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.5%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Port Phillip, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (13%).

English32.5%

Australian22.9%

Irish14.1%

Scottish10.6%

Italian5.8%

Chinese4.6%

German4.3%

Greek4.2%

Indian2.6%

Dutch1.7%

Language

People using another language at home21.1%

Language used at home

In Port Phillip, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Greek (3%) and Mandarin (3%).

English only72.5%

Greek2.5%

Mandarin2.1%

Italian1.2%

Hindi0.7%

Cantonese0.7%

Vietnamese0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion51.0%

Religious affiliation

In Port Phillip, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Judaism (4%).

No religion56%
Christianity35%
Judaism4%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1277.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher48.9%

Highest year of school

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Year 12 at 84%, followed by Year 11 (7%) and Year 10 (6%).

Year 1277.7%

Year 116.0%

Year 105.2%

Year 9 or below3.6%

Highest qualification level

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 46%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree39.5%

Postgraduate degree18.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Certificate III / IV10.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.4%

Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce23.9%

Society & culture15.0%

Health9.0%

Creative arts8.7%

Engineering & related7.8%

Education5.9%

Architecture & building4.8%

Information technology3.8%

Natural & physical sciences3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,289▲ +30.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,069▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,051▲ +28.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.1%

Household income distribution

In Port Phillip, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $4,000 or more (22%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99930.4%

$4,000 or more20.7%

$650–$1,49920.5%

Under $65013.3%

$3,000–$3,99910.4%

Personal income distribution

In Port Phillip, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49927.4%

$1,500–$2,99926.6%

Under $65025.1%

$3,000 or more13.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Port Phillip, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.0%

One condition18.0%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.8%

Asthma7.7%

Other condition7.5%

Arthritis5.4%

Heart disease2.7%

Cancer2.5%

Diabetes2.5%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.3%People providing unpaid care11.2%People caring for children unpaid18.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.2%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -5.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.9%People living alone43.8%▲ +11.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children42%
One-parent families11%
Other families2%

Household size

In Port Phillip, the largest group is 1 person at 44%, followed by 2 people (35%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person43.8%

2 people35.3%

3 people10.8%

4 people7.5%

5 people2.1%

6 or more0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +16.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,170▼ -1.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting51.4%Homes owned outright21.0%Separate (detached) houses8.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms28.4%▲ +0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Rented at 52%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Owned outright (21%).

Rented52%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Owned outright21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 67%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (23%) and Separate house (9%).

Flat or apartment67%
Townhouse / semi-detached23%
Separate house9%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Port Phillip, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 1 bedroom (24%) and 3 bedrooms (22%).

2 bedrooms45.8%

1 bedroom23.4%

3 bedrooms21.7%

4 bedrooms5.5%

Studio / none1.3%

5 or more1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Port Phillip, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (22%) and $550–$749 (16%).

$350–$54943.6%

$200–$34921.3%

$550–$74915.2%

$750 or more9.5%

Under $2007.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Port Phillip, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 34%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (23%).

$3,000 or more31.7%

$1,800–$2,99929.7%

$1,000–$1,79921.5%

Under $1,00010.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle18.1%▼ -4.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Port Phillip, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 55%, followed by 2 vehicles (22%) and No vehicle (18%).

1 vehicle55.5%

2 vehicles21.8%

No vehicle18.1%

3 vehicles3.3%

4 or more1.3%

How people get to work

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Worked at home at 54%, followed by Car (driver) (33%) and Walked (6%).

Worked at home43.9%

Car (driver)26.9%

Walked4.7%

Bicycle2.2%

Car (passenger)1.7%

Train1.4%

Bus0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.5%Recent arrivals from overseas22.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation70.7%Employed full-time66.3%

Industries people work in

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Professional & technical at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Professional & technical16.2%

Health care & social assistance11.8%

Education & training8.6%

Retail trade7.4%

Finance & insurance6.8%

Construction6.6%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Manufacturing3.9%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Port Phillip, the largest group is Professionals at 39%, followed by Managers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals38.1%

Managers20.4%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Community & personal service8.5%

Technicians & trades7.6%

Sales workers6.8%

Labourers3.7%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within Port Phillip

Albert Park Elwood Port Melbourne Port Melbourne Industrial South Melbourne St Kilda - Central St Kilda - West St Kilda East

Nearby areas

Melbourne City Stonnington - West Yarra Brunswick - Coburg Darebin - South Essendon Stonnington - East Maribyrnong

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