Altona
VIC 3018 · Hobsons Bay
11,490 (2021) → 12,140 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Altona is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3018, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.15M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is right by the coast. Altona has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3018 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.84%), New Zealand (2.52%), Malta (1.82%), India (1.36%), China (1.17%)
Top languages: Italian (1.56%), Greek (1.38%), Mandarin (1.36%), Vietnamese (1.11%), Spanish (0.96%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1111
- Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1060
- Altona CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1044
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seaholme Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1105
- Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1064
- Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1000
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1080
- Western Autistic SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1042
- Jennings Street SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1037
- Laverton P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 924
- Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1051
- St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1116
- Bayside P-12 College-Altona North CampusCombined · Government · 4km
- Emmanuel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1079
- Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 994
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Is Altona safe?
Altona has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 4,447 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Altona?
In Altona, the .
How far is Altona from Melbourne CBD?
Altona is about 14.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Altona?
Altona has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1079 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Altona?
Altona has a transport score of 96/100 and 65 bus stops.