Altona vs Rowland Flat
The verdict
Altona rates higher for liveability (13 vs 8). Altona is closer to the coast (38.1 km vs 41.3 km).
Scores
AltonaRowland Flat
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 50 |
| Liveability | 13 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 114 | 110 |
| Median age | 50 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,958 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.0% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Altona Moderate Growth · Rowland Flat Moderate Growth
Property
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 877 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,632 | 2,727 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Altona · Rowland Flat
Transport
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.5 km | 18.1 km |
Liveability
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.1 km | 41.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 46.4 km | 49.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.9 km | 17.4 km |
Population & growth
| Altona | Rowland Flat | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 114 | 110 |
| Estimated 2025 | 119 | 115 |
| Projected 2041 | 129 | 125 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.12% |
Common questions
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