Altona North vs Williamstown North
The verdict
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.14M in Williamstown North. Williamstown North rates higher for transport (72 vs 60). Williamstown North is closer to the coast (720 m vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Altona North rates higher (58 vs 52/100 in Williamstown North).
Scores
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 76 |
| Transport | 60 | 72 |
| Education | 69 | 74 |
| Liveability | 74 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,962 | 1,622 |
| Median age | 37 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,695 | $2,166 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 49.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Altona North Moderate Growth · Williamstown North Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $893K | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $719K | $772K |
| House price YoY | -2.3% | -23.7% |
| 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 | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 386 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 679 | 1,048 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 363 | 185 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,988 | 11,344 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona North · Williamstown North
Transport
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 107 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Altona North | Williamstown North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,962 | 1,622 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,173 | 1,726 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,972 | 1,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.26% | 1.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Altona North or Williamstown North?
Altona North has the higher residential safety score (Altona North 58/100 vs Williamstown North 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Altona North or Williamstown North?
Altona North is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Altona North or Williamstown North?
Williamstown North has the higher transport score (Altona North 60/100 vs Williamstown North 72/100).
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