Altona North vs Altona
The verdict
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.15M in Altona. Altona rates higher for transport (96 vs 60). Altona is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Altona rates higher (100 vs 58/100 in Altona North).
Scores
| Altona North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 82 |
| Transport | 60 | 96 |
| Education | 69 | 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 North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,962 | 11,490 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,695 | $1,826 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 48.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 67.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Altona North Moderate Growth · Altona Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $893K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | $719K | $705K |
| House price YoY | -2.3% | -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 North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 386 | 148 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 679 | 279 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 363 | 104 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,988 | 4,447 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona North · Altona
Transport
| Altona North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 107 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Altona North | 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 | 10 | 22 |
| Parks | 20 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 77 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 14.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.0 km |
Population & growth
| Altona North | Altona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,962 | 11,490 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,173 | 12,140 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,972 | 14,158 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona North or Altona?
Altona has the higher residential safety score (Altona North 58/100 vs Altona 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona North or Altona?
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.15M.
Which has better schools, Altona North or Altona?
Altona has a higher average school ICSEA (Altona North 1056 vs Altona 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Altona North or Altona?
Altona has the higher transport score (Altona North 60/100 vs Altona 96/100).
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