Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
25 buyers/listing
Neutral→
LIQUIDITY
121d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
-20.0% vs 5yr
Strong↑
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong↑
YIELD
3.5%
Neutral→
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.5% vacancy
Strong↑
#6/263GoodStructure 60$882KTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Portarlington houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy remains tight at 1.47%, and prices remain 20% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $882K, Portarlington ranks #6 of 263 houses in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Good.
Portarlington Price History
All houses · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
BalancedNo strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
-2.6%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+15.1%
Rents (12mo)
2.4%
Vacancy
17%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$854K
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$580/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 3223.
Suburb Profile
Portarlington at a Glance
SEIFA Index
5/10
Average
Household Income
$1,139/wk
Median household
Median Age
59
Years
Mortgage Stress
34%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+5.9%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
48.1%owned22.4%mortgage24.8%renting
Demographic Trends
Portarlington Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
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Atlaso rates Portarlington as STRONG BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Portarlington and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Portarlington?
The current median house price in Portarlington, vic is $882K, with annual growth of +24.4%. Properties sell in approximately 121 days.
How fast do properties sell in Portarlington?
Properties in Portarlington sell in 121 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Portarlington?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Portarlington's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Portarlington?
The gross rental yield for houses in Portarlington is 3.5%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).