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Property Investment in Port Phillip, VIC
Port Phillip Council Average R-Score 87 / 100 — top suburb in Port Phillip scores 98/100
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Port Phillip range from $1,085,000 to $2,850,000.
3-year population movement: +10.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.8% of stock (~965 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $350M. Key employment sectors: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (19%), Accommodation and Food Services (8%), Health Care and Social Assistance (8%), Construction (7%).
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Port Phillip (VIC) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Port Phillip
Is Port Phillip (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Port Phillip (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 87/100 across 10 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Port Phillip, the typical suburb median price is $1,630,000, median weekly rent is $1050/wk, gross rental yield is 3.5%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.
Which suburbs in Port Phillip have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Port Phillip (VIC) are St Kilda West (98/100, median $1,685,000), Elwood (89/100, median $2,325,000), St Kilda East (89/100, median $1,322,000), South Melbourne (88/100, median $1,485,000), Middle Park (87/100, median $2,850,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Port Phillip?
Across Port Phillip (VIC), the median suburb property price is $1,630,000, median asking rent is $1050/wk, and median gross yield is 3.5%, with homes averaging 45 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Port Phillip include St Kilda West (4.9%), St Kilda (4.4%), Port Melbourne (4.2%).
What are the demographics and size of the Port Phillip council area?
Port Phillip is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 114,434, approximately 57,869 dwellings, covering 21 sq km.
What are the best streets in Port Phillip (VIC)?
Every street across all 10 suburbs in Port Phillip is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.