BestSuburbs › Melbourne › compare

Docklands vs Port Melbourne

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.5 km apart, on the same open data. Docklands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

DocklandsPort Melbourne
Active2467
Safety515
Wealth4083
Value4627
Parks6062
Cafés9884
Transit9133
Green space202
Active & healthy5157
Schools nearby (OSM)2362
Median rent$411/wk $540/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)—$1,550,000
House sales this quarter—43
Population15,49517,633
Full profile Docklands in full Port Melbourne in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Docklands safer than Port Melbourne?

Port Melbourne scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Should I live in Docklands or Port Melbourne?

Docklands scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Docklands or Port Melbourne.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →