Rental supply is extremely tight while prices are accelerating. This structural imbalance favours continued growth.
VERDICT
BUY
Supply Constrained Growth
DEMAND
15 buyers/listing
Weak↓
LIQUIDITY
81d DOM
Weak↓
AFFORDABILITY
13.7% vs 5yr
Neutral→
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral→
YIELD
5.6%
Strong↑
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.5% vacancy
Strong↑
#4/9AverageStructure 87Room to run$492K
Atlaso rates Portland houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.51%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.
At $492K, Portland ranks #4 of 9 houses in Warrnambool. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Prices grew 17.4% over the past year, showing strong momentum.
OPPORTUNITY ENGINE
Premium markets are structurally compressed at this price level.
Shifting to BuyersEarly signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
-3.0%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+20.7%
Rents (12mo)
1.0%
Vacancy ↑
12%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$727K
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$578/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 3305.
Momentum Health
Room to run
24% stall probability
Portland is growing at 17.4% annually with no signs of slowing. Vacancy remains tight and the suburb has not yet reached its affordability ceiling relative to Warrnambool.
STALL RISK24%
Suburb Profile
Portland at a Glance
SEIFA Index
2/10
Below average
Household Income
$1,248/wk
Median household
Median Age
47
Years
Mortgage Stress
22%
of income
Population Growth
+0.8%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
39.5%owned32.5%mortgage24.0%renting
Demographic Trends
Portland Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Portland Analysis
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
Conviction LevelHigh
Fair Value GapX.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price$X,XXX,XXX
Gross YieldX.X%
Weekly Rent$XXX
SEIFA DecileX/10
Building ApprovalsXX dwellings
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Atlaso rates Portland as 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 Portland and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Portland?
The current median house price in Portland, vic is $492K, with annual growth of +9.1%. Properties sell in approximately 81 days.
How fast do properties sell in Portland?
Properties in Portland sell in 81 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Portland?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Portland'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 Portland?
The gross rental yield for houses in Portland is 5.6%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.
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).