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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Altona Meadows, VIC, 3028

Current weather

13.2°CRain showers

81% humidity · 30.7 km/h wind · 15.9° / 11.7° today · 4.5 mm rain

Desirability index

34.1/100

#319 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Altona Meadows is a mid-sized suburb in the Hobsons Bay area, home to around 18,479 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,123 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 60.8 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 136 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
18,479
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,573
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
375 of 7,497
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
55.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
581 / 690 / 366

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,123
Against the person
173
Against property
588
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 107 residents
State safety percentile
55.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+7.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage60
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle138
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store106
  • B49 Other Theft117
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order167

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,051
  • Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

46 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Altona Sports Centre/Queen St
  • Nelson Ave/Victoria St
  • Queen St/Victoria St
  • Trafalgar Ave/Victoria St
  • Victoria St/Queen St

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

136 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FITZPATRICK DRIVE, LUNN COURT31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRAL AVENUE, POINT COOK ROAD31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LUNN COURT31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LUNN COURT, CENTRAL AVENUE31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.POINT COOK ROAD, CENTRAL AVENUE31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.POINT COOK ROAD, undefined31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.POINT COOK-PRINCES OUT RAMP ON, POINT COOK ROAD31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.POINT COOK-PRINCES OUT RAMP ON, POINT COOK ROAD31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CENTRAL AVENUE, POINT COOK ROAD31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 01/02/2026 and 31/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.POINT COOK ROAD, CENTRAL AVENUE31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

56 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use of the premises for the sale and consumption of liquor
    1-23 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028In progress
  • Construct two double storey dwellings
    60 ASCOT ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    30 ASCOT ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into three lots and common property
    24 OAKDENE GR SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    5 GASKELL CT ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling.
    4 HYGEA CT ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of pergola outside my shop to allow customers to be protected by harsh weather.
    40 ROSEBERY ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028In progress
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling
    91 SOMMERS DR ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of three double storey dwellings.
    23 BROWN AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings (one double storey and one single storey)
    4 POWLETT ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    38 BALMORAL ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works - three dwellings
    38 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct two double storey dwellings
    42 BRUCE ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
  • To subdivide into 2 lots & Common Property
    69 Trafalgar AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three double storey dwellings.
    37 NELSON AVENUE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    1 POINT COOK RD ALTONA MEADOWS 3028In progress

  • May 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    45 CAMERON AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots and common property
    302a Victoria StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    43 Sommers DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    71 NICHOLSON ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Construction of four double storey dwellings
    31 TATMAN DR ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • March 2021

  • 4 Lot Subdivision
    1 Alma AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    40 CROWN ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a verandah
    53 Rosebery StLapsed

  • February 2021

  • Subdivision of the land into two lots and common property (PS838323C) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Shirley StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of a verandah to be used for outdoor dining and Liquor License application
    42 Alma AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 30 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Change of Use - Liquor License
    Alma AveWithdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS823537Q) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    42 Linden StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS846626M) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Cameron AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a swimming pool, outdoor powder room and balcony to rear
    8 Gaskell CtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • ¿ The construction or carrying out of works under clause 43.02-2 (Design and Development Overlay) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Cheasley PlPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construct two dwellings (one double storey and one single storey) on a lot and create/alter access to a Road Zone Category 1
    22 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of a Fence
    Vista CtNo permit required
  • The construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    12 Sutherland CtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    71 Trafalgar AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct four dwellings
    9 Mayfield GrNOD issued by the Resp. Authority

  • July 2020

  • Allow Buildings and Works under Clauses 43.01 and 43.02 of the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme for the construction of a sports pavilion, sports ground, floodlighting and landscaping works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    Queen StNOD issued by a delegate
  • Development and use of a supermarket and shop with reduced parking provision and display of signage (including electronic promotional signage) in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    1-23 Central AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for the sale of liquor (packaged liquor licence) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    1-23 Central AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of a drainage and sewerage easement created in Instrument E464195 from Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision TP861166W contained in Certificate of Title Volume: 08943 Folio: 871
    71 Hall AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

62 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Qammoua Lebanese BakeryBakery
  • Nimmi Hair And Beauty StudioBeauty salon
  • Bench (2)
  • Salter CyclesBicycle

    305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows

  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Altona Green Park/Victoria StBus stop
  • Altona Sports Centre/Queen StBus stop
  • Brown Ave/Merton StBus stop
  • Cameron Ave/Merton StBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

28 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A. W. Knight ReservePark
  • A.B.Shaw ReservePark
  • Alma Avenue ReservePark
  • Altona Green ParkPark
  • Altona Meadows ReservePark
  • Brown Avenue ReservePark
  • C. W. Carlsson ReservePark
  • Cameron Avenue ReservePark
  • D. Grieve ReservePark
  • Dickenson Street WalkwayPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Meadows Medical CentreQueen Streetclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Cooriminta Kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
37
Parks (OSM)
36

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
34.1/100
Cohort rank
#319 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Cooriminta Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Meadows Medical CentrehealthQueen Streetclinic
  • A. W. Knight Reservegovernmentpark
  • A.B.Shaw Reservegovernmentpark
  • Alma Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
  • Altona Green Parkgovernmentpark
  • Altona Meadows Reservegovernmentpark
  • Brown Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
  • C. W. Carlsson Reservegovernmentpark
  • Cameron Avenue Reservegovernmentpark

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