Browse property in Portland

Overview

Portland is Victoria’s oldest European settlement and the primary hub of the Shire of Glenelg, with 10,016 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The waterfront lifestyle centres on a busy fishing fleet of about 60 vessels and a thriving tourism scene that includes the 250‑km Great South West Walk, a heritage‑rich cable tram route, the Portland Maritime Museum and the Portland Art Centre. Nearby green spaces such as Nelson Park and the Portland Botanical Gardens, along with a vibrant community radio station, give residents plenty of outdoor and cultural amenities within walking distance of the historic town centre.

Transport options are well‑served: the Princes Highway links Portland 362 km west of Melbourne and the Henty Highway connects it to Hamilton, while the standard‑gauge Maroona‑Portland rail line handles freight and coach services link passengers to Warrnambool’s rail network. Portland Airport provides regional air links, and local facilities, including the police station, court house, Town Hall and Quality Hotel Bentinck, support everyday life. The city offers a variety of housing, from heritage cottages in the precinct to newer homes throughout the suburb.