SuburbCheck

Altona

VIC 3018 · Hobsons Bay

11,490 (2021) → 12,140 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

82
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,490
Population
$1.15M
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
96
Transport score

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.

14.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
1.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
560 m
To nearest station

Demographics

11,490
Population
42
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,826
vs NSW median-1.3%
Bachelor degree or higher48.7%
Born in Australia67.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,933 / 415 / 1,444

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

$1.15M-8.8%
Median house (2024)
$705K-3.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

17
Break & enter dwelling148/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
32
Motor vehicle theft279/100k
12
Domestic assault104/100k
8
Robbery70/100k
33
Non-domestic assault287/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 511 (all categories, latest year)4,447 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

102
Within 10km4 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
  • Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1087
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1062
  • Altona CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1027

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Seaholme Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1088
  • Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1067
  • Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 993
  • St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1075
  • Western Autistic SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1057
  • Jennings Street SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1028
  • Laverton P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 925
  • Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1048
  • St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1107
  • Bayside P-12 College-Altona North CampusCombined · Government · 4km
  • Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 990
  • Emmanuel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1072

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

96
2Metro
65Bus
CBD commute (est.)36 min (metro)
Nearest train stationWestona Railway (560 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

32 in suburbSupermarkets
2222 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1818 in suburbParks
1212 in suburbPlaygrounds
11477 in suburbPools
108 in suburbGyms
22 in suburbDog parks
98 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
43 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
8454 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachAltona Beach (2.2 km)
Nearest hospitalWilliamstown Hospital (7.0 km)
Nearest vet1.7 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (21.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

10
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
84
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

18
Parks
5
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

30

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

34

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
3
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.35

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

59

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.39%
Projected population 204114,158
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobsons Bay

Altona North$860K60transportSeaholme$1.52M97transportAltona Meadows$666K59transportWilliamstown North$973K72transportSeabrook$790K64transportSouth Kingsville$1.03M83transport

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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 1072 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.