Altona Meadows
VIC 3028 · Hobsons Bay
18,479 (2021) → 18,601 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Altona Meadows is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3028, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $705K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Altona Meadows has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3028 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (2.67%), England (2.66%), Vietnam (2.32%), Malta (2.32%), Philippines (2.11%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (3.05%), Greek (2.61%), Arabic (2.45%), Italian (2%), Macedon (1.85%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1050 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
- Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seabrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1096
- Jennings Street SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1037
- Laverton P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 924
- Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1098
- Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1100
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1080
- Western Autistic SchoolCombined · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1042
- Emmanuel College - Notre Dame CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.5km
- St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1074
- Altona CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1044
- Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1111
- Carranballac P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1017
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Altona Meadows
Is Altona Meadows safe?
Altona Meadows has a residential safety score of 81/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,443 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Altona Meadows?
In Altona Meadows, the .
How far is Altona Meadows from Melbourne CBD?
Altona Meadows is about 17.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 64 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Altona Meadows?
Altona Meadows has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Altona Meadows?
Altona Meadows has a transport score of 59/100 and 46 bus stops.