Median house price
$836k
+9.9% change
VIC · Hobsons Bay Council
Altona Meadows, 3028
Est. population · Jun 2025
18,552
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-3.6%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,573/wk
Employment rate
55.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$835,500
Languages at home
33.3%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Greek, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Altona Meadows wears its coastal identity openly, a established suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Desirability rates good overall, led by local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum, while community and employment land closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
At a glance
Altona Meadows snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
18,552
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#11
among Coastal & beach · Established
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
69th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 68.5/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 306th in Australia
- State rank
- 129th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #24 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $835,500
- Median price change
- +9.9%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
18,552(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -3.6% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -3.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +51
- Change in 5 years
- -696
- Growth rank in VIC
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~18,300), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 6,050 / 690 / 366
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 1,123
- Against the person
- 173
- Against property
- 588
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 107 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,051
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 69th
School list
- Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 418 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1064 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 485 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 235 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Cooriminta Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
195 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 2 cafes · 4 supermarkets · 9 fast food · 3 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 5 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 18 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 36 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 46 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 85/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.97
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.95
Food & drink(18)
- Bakers KitchenBakery
- Bread HausBakery
- Qammoua Lebanese BakeryBakery
- Little Rosebery CafeCafe
42 Rosebery Street
- TwoTen CoffeeCafe
- Almas Pizza And moreFast food
- Barra Fish And ChipsFast food
- Charcoal Chickens Red RocksFast food
- Fish TailsFast food
- Funky Feast AltonaFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- Little PiccolosFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Abby's Pizza & Fish 'n' ChipsRestaurant
307 Queen Street, Altona Meadows
- AkshayaRestaurant
- La PorchettaRestaurant
- The Work FusionRestaurant
Shopping(8)
- Central Square Meat & FishButcher
- Al Walid Mini MarketConvenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- Fruits of the MeadowsGreengrocer
- AldiSupermarket
1 Central Avenue
- ColesSupermarket
1-23 Central Avenue
- Friendly GrocerSupermarket
- The Local Grocery StoreSupermarket
Community(4)
- Altona Meadows Community Centre Inc.Community centre
- Altona Meadows LibraryLibrary
- Altona Green Primary SchoolSchool
240-248 Victoria Street
- Queen of Peace Parish Primary SchoolSchool
62 Everingham Road
Health & services(1)
- Meadows Medical CentreClinic
311 Queen Street, Altona Meadows
Sport & outdoors(50)
- A. W. Knight ReservePark
- Alma Avenue ReservePark
- Altona Green ParkPark
- Altona Meadows ReservePark
- Brown Avenue ReservePark
- C. W. Carlsson ReservePark
- D. Grieve ReservePark
- Dickenson Street WalkwayPark
- Edina Grove ReservePark
- Everingham Road ReservePark
- Featherby ReservePark
- G. F. Stirling ReservePark
- H. D. Graham ReservePark
- Hoddle Way ReservePark
- J. F. O'Brien ReservePark
- Lady Nelson ReservePark
- Markham Way ReservePark
- Norval Terrace ReservePark
- Park (9)
- R. K. Richards ReservePark
- Tatman ReservePark
- Truganina ParkPark
- Victoria Street ReservePark
- W.E. Hubble ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground (4)
- Tatman Drive PlaygroundPlayground
- Altona Sports CentreSports centre
Queen Street, Altona Meadows
- Altona Meadows Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (9)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(19)
19 bus stops
Other(31)
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- GROW Art Project FlowerArtwork
- Time Beacon sculptureArtwork
- Nimmi Hair And Beauty StudioBeauty salon
- Bench (2)
- Salter CyclesBicycle
305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- The Olive BranchDeli
- Big WDepartment Store
1-23 Central Avenue
- Drinking water (6)
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- Flowers in the MeadowsFlorist
- Garden (24)
- Blue Hippo LaundryLaundry
- Squeaky Clean On QueenLaundry
- Central Square Shopping CentreMall
- Parking (27)
- Parking Space (4)
- Pink Zebra PartiesParty
99 Victoria Street, Altona Meadows
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic Table (2)
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
81 Tatman Drive, Altona Meadows
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Cobbler StationShoe Repair
- Benetas St George's Aged Care HomeSocial Facility
- Estia HealthSocial Facility
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 37
- Parks (OSM)
- 36
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
81 Tatman Drive, Altona Meadows
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Boardwalk Health MedicalCentre (4.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Meadows Medical CentreQueen StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 590
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
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 liquor1-23 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028In progress
- Construct two double storey dwellings60 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 property24 OAKDENE GR SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a shed5 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 dwelling91 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 subdivision38 BALMORAL ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Buildings and works - three dwellings38 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct two double storey dwellings42 BRUCE ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
- To subdivide into 2 lots & Common Property69 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 dwellings1 POINT COOK RD ALTONA MEADOWS 3028In progress
May 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings45 CAMERON AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Refusal issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of the land into two lots and common property302a Victoria StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah43 Sommers DrPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings71 NICHOLSON ST ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
April 2021
- Construction of four double storey dwellings31 TATMAN DR ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
March 2021
- 4 Lot Subdivision1 Alma AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling40 CROWN ST SOUTH ALTONA MEADOWS 3028NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a verandah53 Rosebery StLapsed
February 2021
- Subdivision of the land into two lots and common property (PS838323C) in accordance with the endorsed plansShirley StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Construction of a verandah to be used for outdoor dining and Liquor License application42 Alma AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals
December 2020
- Change of Use - Liquor LicenseAlma AveWithdrawn
- Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS823537Q) in accordance with the endorsed plans42 Linden StPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of the land into two lots (PS846626M) in accordance with the endorsed plansCameron AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a swimming pool, outdoor powder room and balcony to rear8 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 plansCheasley 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 122 CENTRAL AVE ALTONA MEADOWS 3028Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Construction of a FenceVista CtNo permit required
- The construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot12 Sutherland CtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Construction of two single storey dwellings71 Trafalgar AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct four dwellings9 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 plansQueen 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 plans1-23 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: 87171 Hall AvePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
109 active roadworks / incidents
- Movement and Safety activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 28/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-CENTRAL RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY24 Jun 2026 – 27 Aug 2026
- 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 ROAD, POINT COOK-PRINCES OUT RAMP ON31 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, PRINCES OUT-CENTRAL RAMP OF31 Jan 2026 – 30 Mar 2027
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gellibrand
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,962
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.7 km away).
Coalition 30.7%Labor 69.3%
4.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Altona GreenLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Altona Meadows EastLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Altona MeadowsLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Altona BayLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- SeabrookLabor 65.5% · Coalition 34.5% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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