Altona Meadows vs Altona
The verdict
Altona Meadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.15M in Altona. Altona rates higher for transport (96 vs 59). Altona has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 64 min). On the separate residential safety score, Altona rates higher (100 vs 81/100 in Altona Meadows).
Scores
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 82 |
| Transport | 59 | 96 |
| Education | 63 | 72 |
| Liveability | 74 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,479 | 11,490 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,826 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.5% | 48.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.1% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Altona Meadows Moderate Growth · Altona Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $506K | $705K |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | -8.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 148 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 206 | 279 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 417 | 104 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,443 | 4,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,036 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona Meadows · Altona
Transport
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 64 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 22 |
| Parks | 39 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 77 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.4 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Altona Meadows | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,479 | 11,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,601 | 12,140 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,770 | 14,158 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.16% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona Meadows or Altona?
Altona has the higher residential safety score (Altona Meadows 81/100 vs Altona 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona Meadows or Altona?
Altona Meadows is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Altona Meadows or Altona?
Altona has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona Meadows 1036 vs Altona 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona Meadows or Altona?
Altona has the higher transport score (Altona Meadows 59/100 vs Altona 96/100).
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