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| Locality | Portland |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.36334 |
| Longitude | 141.60611 |
| Population | 9,375 |
| Density | 280.4 /km² |
| Area | 33.4 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 3305 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 300 km west-southwest |
Portland is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,375. The locality covers an area of 33.4 km², giving a population density of about 280.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 300 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Portland is located at 38.3633°S, 141.6061°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3305. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Portland rests on a rugged coastline where the Southern Ocean makes its insistent presence felt against the shores of Victoria. It lies 77.6 km west of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 270°T), and is situated 8.2 km south-south-east of Portland North. The land here rolls gently, not with the dramatic cliffs of some neighbouring regions, but with a softer, more yielding topography that hints at ancient volcanic origins. Broad sweeps of emerald pasture, meticulously fenced, tumble down towards the sea, punctuated by hardy stands of wind-sculpted eucalypts and the occasional cluster of dark, brooding pines. The air, even inland, carries a faint but persistent tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vast, restless water just beyond the visible horizon, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, pearly quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet dignity to the everyday.
The history of Portland is deeply entwined with the sea and the fertile plains that surround it, a narrative of early settlement and enduring agricultural enterprise. This was one of Victoria's earliest European settlements, a harbour that facilitated the export of wool and grain from the rich Western District, a legacy still evident in the sturdy, old stone buildings that grace its older streets. Today, Portland remains a vital regional centre, its economy still anchored by its port, which handles a diverse range of commodities, and supported by a strong agricultural base that includes sheep and cattle grazing. Beyond the working harbour, the town offers a more tranquil face, with sheltered beaches and a developing tourism sector drawn to its natural beauty and historical resonance.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Portland, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Portland, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Portland includes the postcode (3305), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Portland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |