Portsea VIC, 3944
Portsea Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for the dream home in Portsea, VIC 3944? It's a good first step to evaluate if the area is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Portsea house prices, demographics & market trends so we can help you justify the price for your next property move.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Portsea, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Lying 95 kilometres southwest of the Melbourne Central Business District, Portsea is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula. It is the westernmost town on the peninsula and lies opposite Port Phillip Bay. According to the 2016 census, Portsea had 510 residents.
Living in Portsea As one of Melbourne's major recreational scuba diving hubs, it has one of the highest average incomes in the country. Its economy is based mainly on sea-based recreation, particularly diving, charter boating, surfing, and other activities. It is also a busy boating route.
The area of Portsea Pier is known for its rich aquatic biodiversity. It is home to the weedy sea dragon, several pufferfish species, and many others.
It is also home to the famous Portsea Golf Club on Relph Avenue. It also hosts the Portsea Polo event, which attracts players from all over the country and beyond.
There are many hotels in the area to accommodate transient visitors.
History of Portsea Portsea was named after Portsmouth, England, which is where the first Australian settlers sailed from. A post office was opened in 1877 until it stopped operations in 1987. The area's traditional owners are the Bunurong People, represented by the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
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