Family Guide to Port Melbourne (2026)
Port Melbourne has strong family infrastructure: 7 schools, 40 parks, 7 medical centres and 7 supermarkets.
Schools in Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne has 7 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Kangan Batman TAFE Automotive Centre | — | — |
| Port Melbourne Primary School | — | 415 Graham Street |
| Port Phillip Specialist School | — | 229 Nott Street |
| Montague School | — | 100 Montague Street |
| Albert Park College | — | 83 Danks Street, Albert Park |
| Narrarang Primary School | — | — |
| Port Melbourne Secondary College | — | 477 Graham Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Port Melbourne has 40 parks:
- Port Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Gasworks Arts Park
- Lagoon Reserve
- Edwards Park
- Sangster Reserve
- R. F. Julier Reserve
- Garden City Reserve
- Westgate Park
- Plus 32 more parks
Healthcare
7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Cove Medical Centre | 101 Beach Street, Port Melbourne | — |
| Victoria Harbour Medical Centre | 850 Collins Street, Docklands | +61 3 9629 1414 |
| Bay Street Medical | — | — |
| nuGEN Medical & Aesthetics | 254 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | — |
| Port Melbourne Medical | Bay Street | — |
| Dr Gregory Belkin | 138 Victoria Avenue | — |
| Bridge Street Clinic | 1441 Bridge Street | — |
Supermarkets
- Woolworths
- About Life — 120 Bay Street
- Port Melbourne IGA — 78 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
- The Dome Express — 71-77 Batmans Hill Drive, Docklands
- Coles
- Golden Express Supermarket
- Foodworks — 189 Victoria Avenue
The Family Verdict
Port Melbourne has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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