Altona Meadows vs Altona, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Altona Meadows | Altona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.9/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.9/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.8 / 1k | 74.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 28 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 81 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 288 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 231 |
| Population | 18,479 | 11,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAltona
- Best for familiesAltona
- Best for beach lifestyleAltona Meadows
- Best for investmentAltona Meadows
- Best for best valueAltona Meadows
- Best for best schoolsAltona
Comparison summary
Altona Meadows and Altona (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Altona Meadows leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Altona Meadows; Housing (desirability) favours Altona Meadows; Crime rate favours Altona Meadows. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Altona (Vic.), Families → Altona (Vic.), Beach lifestyle → Altona Meadows, Investment → Altona Meadows.