Miss Porter's House, House museum in Newcastle West, Australia.

Miss Porter's House is a single-storey Edwardian residence of brick with a corrugated iron roof, built in 1909 by John T. Owen at 434 King Street. Its front veranda, rendered chimneys and timber sash windows face the street, while a rear "bush house" was added by Galley & Frogley in 1911 and renewed in 1975. Inside, the original room layout and family furnishings remain as left by the Porter women.

The house was built in 1909, but its original owner died during the 1919 influenza outbreak, leaving his widow to manage the household with their two daughters. The family's story connects to broader changes in Australian domestic life during the 20th century.

The collection documents how a middle-class Australian family lived through their preserved clothing, furniture, photographs, and everyday items across three generations. Visitors can see how the family used their rooms and what objects filled their daily routines.

The house stands at 434 King Street in Newcastle West, on the site of the former Lock's Paddock stonemason's yard, surrounded by commercial buildings. It is a two-storey Edwardian home with traditional staircases, so allow time to move between rooms and levels and wear comfortable shoes. The property is managed by the National Trust of Australia (NSW); check its opening arrangements before travelling.

The sisters of the household kept detailed expense records and carefully preserved their belongings, creating a rare complete archive of how one Australian family managed their daily lives. These records offer insights that are seldom found so completely in other houses of that era.