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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Altona North, 3025

Est. population · Jun 2025

15,274

Growth (1 yr)

+4.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.1%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,695/wk

Employment rate

53%

University qualified

24.8%

Work from home

30.4%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$998,300

Languages at home

45.1%non-English

Most common: Arabic, Greek, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

47.6/100
Average

Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 98% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Walkable
What Altona North is known for: Walkable

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Suburb profile

Altona North is a middle-ring metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Hobsons Bay Council, with mainly mixed commercial and residential development. The Hobsons Bay is part of the surrounding geography.

Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Health access is a very strong feature of the suburb, with health access 50% above the peer median. Housing is a little more affordable than typical for similar places. Median house prices have risen 13% year on year. Population has been growing faster than in comparable places, well above typical levels for middle-ring metropolitan suburbs. The clearer weaknesses are limited school access and higher crime, with school access 62% below the peer median.

Altona North is a better fit for people who value daily services and more affordable housing more than school access.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

Strengths and weaknesses

Middle-ring metropolitan suburb · compared with middle-ring metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (135)

Strengths

  • Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
  • Population has been growing faster than in comparable places
  • Housing is a little more affordable than typical for similar places
  • Health access is a relative strength

Weaknesses

  • School access is relatively limited
  • Reported crime is elevated relative to comparable places

What stands out

  • Overseas-born and multilingual community
  • Hobsons Bay

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Altona North compares

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$998k

+13% change

Median rent

$620/wk

Population (ERP)

15,274

+4.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.5%

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

#75

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Crime rate

76th

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

96th

percentile in VIC

Rented dwellings

32%

2021 Census tenure

Advantage (IRSAD)

6/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

78th

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
47.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 48% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2507th in Australia
State rank
599th in VIC
Peer rank
#75 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#257 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
98%

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)
$998,300
Median price change
+13.4%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

15,274(June 2025)

+4.0% annual · +7.1% over 5 years · 96th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+4.0%
5-year growth
+7.1%
Change in 1 year
+592
Change in 5 years
+1,013
Growth rank in VIC
96th 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 (~16,400), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
12,962
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,695
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
380 of 5,079
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$400
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
36.8% / 31.4% / 31.7%
Employment rate
53%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
30.4% / 2.3% / 52%
Walked or cycled to work
1.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3,233 / 1,280 / 159 (+ 9 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted 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

Qualifications

24.8% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 12.1% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified24.8% · 29.2% VIC
  • Diploma qualified8.3% · 9.8% VIC
  • Trade / vocational12.1% · 14.2% VIC
  • Year 12 or below54.8% · 46.8% VIC

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Management and commerce24.6%
  • Engineering and related technologies16.1%
  • Society and culture12.9%
  • Education9.5%
  • Health9.2%
  • Architecture and building7.3%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$65,642

88th percentile in VIC · +12% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$73,557

93rd percentile in VIC · +13% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
16.0%

76th percentile in VIC · +16% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$69,736

37th percentile in VIC · +10% vs Australia

Residents with business income
11.0%

40th percentile in VIC · +6% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3025 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
8,008
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,321
Median net rent
-$4,085
Taxpayers reporting business income
895
Taxable income vs state median
+23%
Salary / wages vs state median
+26%
Rental investment vs state median
+23%
Super vs state median
-13%
Business income vs state median
0%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Community & culture

45.1% speak a language other than English at home; 37.1% born overseas

Language at home
6,679 English only · 5,497 other
Non-English at home
45.1%
Born overseas
4,526 (37.1%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
90 (0.7%)
Australian citizens
10,934
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
34

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Arabic717 · 32.1%
  • Greek290 · 13%
  • Italian245 · 11%
  • Vietnamese240 · 10.7%
  • Cantonese112 · 5%
  • Macedonian86 · 3.8%
  • Croatian66 · 3%
  • Indonesian55 · 2.5%

Religion

44.1%Most common religion · Christianity

Christianity is the most common response at 44.1%, while 27.2% reported no religion. Islam is more prevalent locally than across the state.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion27.2%38.8%
Christianity44.1%40.9%
Islam15.9%4.2%
Buddhism3.2%3.1%
Other / not stated9.6%13%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic26.1%20.5%
Eastern Orthodox8.5%3.3%
Anglican2.9%6.5%
Christian (not further defined)2.6%2.5%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
1,522
Against the person
170
Against property
1,084
Rate per 1,000 residents
99.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 76 residents
State crime-rate percentile
75.6th (higher = more crime)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.1%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
659
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
43.15

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage82
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft112
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle261
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store146
  • B49 Other Theft218

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,079
Median ICSEA percentile
78th
Primary catchments overlapping suburb
8
Secondary catchments overlapping suburb
3
School list
  • Emmanuel CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1079 · 78th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 2,533 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 217 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
  • St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1116 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 342 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
School catchments
  • Altona CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Altona North Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Bayside P-12 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Laverton P-12 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Newport Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Newport Lakes Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Seaholme Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Wembley Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment

Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Altona North Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Early Learners ChildcareMillers Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Childcare centres per 1,000 residents

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

107 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Altona Memorial Park/Dohertys Rd
  • Altona North Park & Ride/Millers Rd
  • Blackshaws Rd/Millers Rd
  • Grieve Pde/Dohertys Rd
  • Westgate Dr/Dohertys Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

245 mapped amenities

1 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 12 fast food · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for shops and everyday services
  • Good local dining options — 20 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 19 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 107 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 16 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.46
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.54
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.47
Food & drink(20)
  • Cafe CubinCafe

    5 Misten Avenue, Altona North

  • Jolly MillerCafe
  • Pinnacle CafeCafe
  • Pitstop CafeCafe
  • The General Cafe, Altona NorthCafe

    Unit 1a 42-50 McArthurs Road

  • Wolf Cafe and EateryCafe

    21 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Grill'dFast food

    290-298 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Grillin Pizzeria & MoreFast food
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • Jungle LabFast food

    Unit 3D 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • KFCFast food
  • KOSMOS GREEKFast food

    Millers Road, Altona North

  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Nene ChickenFast food

    Unit F2 302 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Noodle BoxFast food

    Unit 3D 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • OportoFast food

    290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • SubwayFast food
  • Taco BellFast food

    290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Millers InnPub

    204 Millers Road

  • Try-ThaiRestaurant

    9 Misten Avenue, Altona North

Shopping(11)
  • BWSBottle shop
  • BWSBottle shop

    300-330 Millers Road, Altona North

  • BP ShopConvenience store
  • Misten Avenue Milk BarConvenience store

    1 Misten Avenue, Altona North

  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • TK MaxxDepartment store
  • Bunnings WarehouseHardware store

    Millers Road

  • AldiSupermarket

    302-330 Millers Road, Altona North

  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Everyday services(8)
  • NABATM
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • ToyotaEV charging
  • BPPetrol station

    2 Pinnacle Road, Altona North

  • ShellPetrol station
  • Toyota AustraliaPetrol station
  • Altona North Post OfficePost office

    2 Duke Street, Altona North

Community(8)
  • Early Learners ChildcareChildcare

    272 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Hobsons Bay Greek Community HallCommunity centre
  • Walker Close Community CentreCommunity centre
  • Altona North KindergartenKindergarten
  • Altona North Community LibraryLibrary
  • Altona North Primary SchoolSchool

    51 Cresser Street

  • Bayside P-12 College Altona North CampusSchool

    220-246 Millers Road

  • Emmanuel College St Paul's CampusSchool

    423 Blackshaws Road

Health & services(4)
  • Elm Rd Family ClinicClinic

    290-298 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Inspired Health ChiropracticClinic
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Pharmacy 4 LessPharmacy

    290 Millers Road, Altona North

Sport & outdoors(40)
  • Federation TrailCycling route
  • Hobsons Bay Coastal TrailCycling route
  • Kororoit Creek TrailCycling route
  • Laverton Creek Trail (Non-contiguous)Cycling route
  • Yalukit Willam BridgeCycling route
  • Drinking water (4)
  • BFTGym

    18 Bennet Drive, Altona North

  • Horsburgh Drive GrasslandNature reserve
  • Kororoit Creek Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Laverton Grasslands Flora ReserveNature reserve
  • A. W. Langshaw ReservePark
  • A.W. Bond ReservePark
  • Crofts ReservePark
  • Duke Street ReservePark
  • G J Hosken ReservePark
  • G.J. Hosken ReservePark
  • J J Ginifer ReservePark
  • Park (2)
  • V. L. Hearn ReservePark
  • WJ Irwin ReservePark
  • Playground (9)
  • Public toilets
  • Cliffhanger Climbing GymSports centre

    499 Grieve Parade

  • Maltese Bocci ClubSports centre
  • Paul Sadler Swimland WestgateSports centre
  • Westgate Sports & Entertainment ComplexSports centre

    61-69 Dohertys Road

  • Sports field
  • PooltronicsSwimming pool

    1 Lester Drive, Altona North

Entertainment(1)
  • Reading CinemasCinema

    290 Millers Road, Altona North

Transport(31)

31 bus stops

Other(66)
  • Mary Mother of GodArtwork
  • Genesis Nails & BeautyBeauty salon

    Unit Shop 1A 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • AutoartCar
  • Roadrunner AutosCar
  • AutobarnCar Parts
  • RepcoCar Parts

    Unit 6 300 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts
  • Altona North Car CareCar repair
  • Gordon ForkliftsCar repair
  • Vee MotorsCar repair
  • DIYCar wash
  • RSEA SafetyClothes
  • Common (2)
  • Crematorium
  • VaphiliaE-Cigarette
  • JB Hi-FiElectronics

    Unit C3 300-330 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Grand Star ReceptionsEvents Venue

    499 Grieve Parade, Altona North

  • Little Art Big ArtGallery

    34 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Bunnings GardenGarden Centre
  • Hairdresser
  • Razor KingHairdresser

    Unit 2 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Wolf Cafe and Eatery LoungeHookah Lounge

    31 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Information
  • the lottLottery

    Unit Shop 2b Millers Junction Village 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Nutrition WarehouseNutrition Supplements

    18 Bennet Drive, Altona North

  • EyeQOptometrist

    Unit Shop 2a Millers Junction Village 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • BCFOutdoor
  • Miller JunctionOutdoor Seating
  • Pitsop CafeOutdoor Seating
  • Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
  • Altona North Park and RideParking
  • Borrack Square ParkingParking
  • Bunnings Car ParkParking
  • Opal Aged Care Car ParkParking
  • Parking (48)
  • Staff ParkingParking
  • Visitor ParkingParking
  • Parking Space (2)
  • LombardParty

    290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • HabitatPet
  • PetstockPet
  • Pooch Beauty SalonPet Grooming

    3 Misten Avenue, Altona North

  • Picnic Table (2)
  • The Dormition Of Our LadyPlace of worship
  • Victoria PolicePolice

    72 Cooper Avenue, Altona North

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • JaycarRadiotechnics

    14-16 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Shelter
  • Lorraine Bedella Seniors CentreSocial Facility
  • Opal Aged CareSocial Facility
  • TLC Marina Aged CareSocial Facility

    385 Blackshaws Road, Altona North

  • AthletaSports Hall
  • OfficeworksStationery
  • Telephone
  • Sensory Oasis for KidsToys

    36 Lobelia Drive

  • Trolley Bay
  • The Reject ShopVariety Store

    290-298 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Waste Basket
  • Crystal WonderlandYes

    30 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Millers Rd ClinicYes
  • Science Play KidsYes

    32 Lobelia Drive, Altona North

  • Yes

    11 Misten Avenue, Altona North

  • Yes

    7 Misten Avenue, Altona North

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Sporting clubs

6 named sporting clubs in this suburb

  • Altona East Phoenix Soccer Club

    Soccer

  • Altona Kickboxing
  • Altona Magic Soccer Club

    Soccer

  • Altona North Bowls Club

    Lawn Bowls

  • Rise Mixed Martial Arts
  • Williamstown Superules Football Club

    Australian Rules Football

Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap sporting clubs — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Geofabrik australia-latest.osm.pbf

Parks & reserves

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A. W. Langshaw ReservePark
  • A.W. Bond ReservePark
  • Allen Street ReservePark
  • Crofts ReservePark
  • Duke Street ReservePark
  • G J Hosken ReservePark
  • G.J. Hosken ReservePark
  • Haven Central ParkPark
  • Horsburgh Drive GrasslandNature reserve
  • J J Ginifer ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
3.6%
Woodland / forest cover
0.2%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
19
Typical summer maximum
24°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • The Dormition Of Our Lady

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
9
Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (5.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
GP clinics in suburb
2
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 2
Aged-care services
4
Residential aged-care places
324

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

  • AltonaGate DentalDentist
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • Elm Rd Family ClinicMillers RoadClinic
  • EyeQMillers RoadOptometrist
  • Inspired Health ChiropracticClinic
  • Millers Rd ClinicYes
  • PharmaSavePharmacy
  • Pharmacy 4 LessMillers RoadPharmacy
Aged-care services
  • Altona Gardens Care CommunityALTONA NORTHResidential
  • Marina Residential Aged Care ServiceALTONA NORTHResidential
  • Nurse Next Door Melbourne WestALTONA NORTHHome Care
  • mecwacare Squires PlaceALTONA NORTHResidential

Australian Government–subsidised services from the AIHW GEN list (30 June 2025), assigned to this suburb by location.

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
429
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.1

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

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 (12%)

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).

291 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    7 HANSEN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings (three double storey and one single storey)
    12 THE BROADWAY ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the premises as a restricted recreation facility
    2 MALLARD DR ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    37 HEARN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land as a restricted recreational facility
    16 GINIBI DR ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vehicle crossing Alterations to crossover and footpath within a Road Zone, Category 1.
    327 BLACKSHAWS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    15 CITIWEST CT ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the premises as a shop
    14 BENNET DR ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    71 FOURTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and demolition of the existing dwelling
    5 BINNS ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings.
    33 ARARAT ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    9 PRISMALL ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    7 CHERRY AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    35 MARIGOLD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    118 FIFTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    24 LAWRENCE CT ALTONA NORTH 3025In progress
  • Addition of warehouse storage area and reduction in car parking
    2-16 TARAS AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    31 FOURTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    17 VALERIAN AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    14 GORDON LUCK AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    19 HUXTABLE AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    14 CLEMATIS AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    56 CYCLAMEN AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    3 ABBEYGATE ST ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    23 SIXTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    39 COOPER AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    5 MITCHELL AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and two lot subdivision
    88 SIXTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of five (5) double-storey dwellings on a lot with a reduction of the statutory car parking rate (waiver of visitor car space)
    60 ROSALA AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of six dwellings (five double storey and one single storey)
    24 EDWARD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Change the use of the existing cafe (restuarant) to a tavern
    491-499 GRIEVE PDE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    28 MCARTHURS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    61-69 DOHERTYS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Withdrawn
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    122 MILLS ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings.
    27 RONALD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The proposal is for the construction of a warehouse development, with an overall net floor area of 1,942m2, inclusive of an ancillary office and amenities. The warehouse will be constructed in two stages, with Stage 1 comprising 1,278m2 of warehouse space, a 136m2 ancillary office and four loading bays, and Stage 2 comprising an additional 528m2 of warehouse floor space and an additional loading bay. A total of 31 car parking spaces are proposed to be provided on the site, including one disabled
    65 BARNES RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    2 BUNTING CT ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct three dwellings
    38 HEARN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of two restricted retail premises and display of business identification signage
    290-298 MILLERS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - 286 dwellings
    8-38 KYLE RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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Roadworks & transport

61 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 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.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD21 May 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 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.MILLERS ROAD, DUOSA ROAD21 May 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/11/2026 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.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE TUNNEL29 Jan 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE TUNNEL29 Jan 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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.MILLERS ROAD, MILLERS-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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 6 to 10 min.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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 6 to 10 min.MILLERS ROAD, MILLERS-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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 Nil.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Metro Capital Delivery activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 10:00 PM to 5:30 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 Nil.MILLERS ROAD, MILLERS-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

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  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
4.8% of suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Bushfire and flood 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 4.1 km away).

Coalition 29.1%Labor 70.9%

5.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Altona NorthLabor 67.6% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
  • Altona GateLabor 75.1% · Coalition 24.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Altona LakesLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Altona WestLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • SeaholmeLabor 64.0% · Coalition 36.0% TPP (2025)3.0 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.

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Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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 (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

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