Altona North vs Spotswood, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Altona North | Spotswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.2/100 | 56.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.8/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 184.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 107 | 27 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 242 | 149 |
| Planning activity | 291 | 62 |
| Population | 12,962 | 2,820 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSpotswood
- Best for investmentAltona North
- Best for best valueAltona North
- Best for best schoolsAltona North
Comparison summary
Altona North and Spotswood offer different strengths across official suburb data. Altona North leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Altona North; Housing (desirability) favours Altona North; Crime rate favours Altona North. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Spotswood, Investment → Altona North, Best value → Altona North, Best schools → Altona North.