Overall score
Altona North
67.1/100
Altona
66.5/100
Altona North vs Altona, VIC suburb comparison
Altona North for investment; Altona for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Altona NorthAltona
Crime rate
Altona North
101.6 / 1k
Altona
69.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Altona North
241
Altona
288
Population
Altona North
12,962
Altona
11,490
Metric leadAltona North 5Altona 6across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAltona
- Best for familiesAltona
- Best for beach lifestyleAltona
- Best for investmentAltona North
- Best for best schoolsAltona
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Altona North | Altona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 101.6 / 1k | 69.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 107 | 79 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 241 | 288 |
| Planning activity | 291 | 231 |
| Population | 12,962 | 11,490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Altona North is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Altona is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Altona leans into coastal living, while Altona North feels more inland and suburban in character.
Altona North pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Altona is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors may find Altona North the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Altona.