Portarlington
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Portarlington is a charming coastal town on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, famed for its mussel farms, tranquil beaches, and panoramic bay views. With a historic pier, laid-back atmosphere, and fresh seafood, it's a favorite weekend retreat from nearby Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
4,436
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.12°, 144.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,350
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
598 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
16.0
Airport
AVV
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.