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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Altona, 3018

Est. population · Jun 2025

12,275

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.0%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,826/wk

Employment rate

60.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,295,500

Languages at home

20.6%non-English

Most common: Italian, Greek, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

66.5/100
Good

Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Altona is known for: Coastal, High desirability, Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Altona is a coastal established suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Crime reports are up on the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Against similar coastal suburbs, schools and education, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.

At a glance

Altona snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.3M

+13% change

Median rent

$550/wk

Population (ERP)

12,275

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.6%

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

#15

among Coastal & beach · Established

Safety

62nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

84th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

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
66.5/100 — Good
State standing
Top 14% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
433rd in Australia
State rank
173rd in VIC
Peer rank
#15 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#29 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025)
$550
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,295,500
Median price change
+12.7%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

12,275(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +4.0% over 5 years · 84th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+4.0%
Change in 1 year
+203
Change in 5 years
+469
Growth rank in VIC
84th 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 (~13,000), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
11,490
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,826
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
451 of 5,252
Median monthly mortgage
$2,197
Employment rate
60.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,933 / 1,444 / 415 (+ 8 other)

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)
856
Against the person
117
Against property
509
Rate per 1,000 residents
69.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 98 residents
State safety percentile
62.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+14.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage57
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle69
  • B49 Other Theft103
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception57
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order73

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,080
Median ICSEA percentile
78th
School list
  • Altona CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1044 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 796 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 1,216 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Altona Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 512 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Altona Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Altonakindergarten
  • Somers Parade Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

79 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Altona Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Altona Station
  • Westona Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Westona Station
  • Westona Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

288 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

3 restaurants · 2 cafes · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 2 places of worship · 9 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 18 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 79 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 67 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
94/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.17
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.04
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.57
Food & drink(12)
  • Bar JolietBar

    10 Harrington Square, Altona

  • BirdcageCafe

    7 Harrington Square, Altona

  • The 6th ChildCafe

    25 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Alex's Fish and Chips and Take Away FoodFast food

    11 Ford Road, Altona

  • Altona Bay Fish & ChipsFast food

    13 Somers Parade, Altona

  • BAM Street FoodFast food

    16 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Best in The West PizzaFast food

    5 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Harrington Square Fish and ChipsFast food

    9 Harrington Square, Altona

  • SA KebabsFast food

    28 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Dragon Temple RestaurantRestaurant

    25 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Oye BombayRestaurant

    23 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Siam SecretRestaurant

    24 Harrington Square, Altona

Shopping(4)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
  • Baby E MilkBar & SushiConvenience store

    5-7 Ford Road, Altona

  • Goods GrocerSupermarket

    2 Harrington Square, Altona

Community(8)
  • Altona Youth CentreCommunity centre
  • Altona KindergartenKindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - AltonaKindergarten
  • Somers Parade KindergartenKindergarten
  • Altona CollegeSchool

    103A Grieve Parade

  • Altona Primary SchoolSchool

    109 Blyth Street

  • Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSchool

    133 Maidstone Street

  • St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool

    95A Railway Street North

Health & services(2)
  • Altona Pines DentalDentist

    19 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Chemcare Wellness PharmacyPharmacy

    8 Harrington Square, Altona

Sport & outdoors(77)
  • A.H. Ford ReservePark
  • F. Rush ReservePark

    21A Brook Drive, Altona

  • G. Dendulk ReservePark
  • J.K Grant ReservePark
  • Park

    97 Drake Boulevard, Altona

  • Park (4)
  • Picnic area
  • F. Rush Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (7)
  • Somers Road PlaygroundPlayground
  • Climb WestSports centre

    193 Maidstone Street, Altona

  • Sports centre
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Running TrackSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (53)
Transport(14)

11 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(54)
  • Alcohol
  • BottlelandAlcohol

    45 Maidstone Street, Altona

  • BottlemartAlcohol

    27 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Altona AcupunctureAlternative

    6 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Altona ChiropracticAlternative

    Unit 5 30 Harrington Square, Altona

  • ATM
  • Bbq
  • Nails at HarringtonBeauty salon

    21 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Bench (7)
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Bird Hide - Truganina SwampBird Hide
  • Good News BookshopBooks

    23 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Just Sweets Candy Store MelbourneConfectionery
  • Drinking water (5)
  • Fitness Station
  • Bali MystiqueFurniture

    238 Maidstone Street, Altona

  • Altona Community Gardens Inc.Garden
  • Garden (2)
  • Laydee Luck Hair & BeautyHairdresser

    13 Ford Road, Altona

  • Look Sharp BarbershopHairdresser

    18 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Powder PuffHairdresser

    17 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Salon Thirty OneHairdresser

    31 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Strut Hair and MakeupHairdresser

    9 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Active AudiologyHearing Aids

    17 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Eco LaundryLaundry

    22 Harrington Square, Altona

  • The Laundry HutLaundry

    19 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Altona Massage on The BayMassage

    15 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Therapy MassageMassage

    29 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Maidstone Street GrasslandNature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating (3)
  • Harrington SquareParking
  • Parking (61)
  • Parking Space (35)
  • Borg's CakesPastry
  • Smooch Ya PoochPet Grooming

    Unit Unit 9 220-238 Maidstone Street, Altona

  • 7-Eleven MobilPetrol station

    210 Maidstone Street, Altona

  • Picnic Table (6)
  • Iglesia Ni CristoPlace of worship

    241-245 Civic Parade, Altona

  • St. Mary's ChurchPlace of worship
  • Altona Police StationPolice

    1 Galvin Street, Altona

  • Post Box
  • DHL Altona Processing FacilityPost Depot

    33 Jordan Close, Altona

  • Psychotherapist
  • Public toilets
  • Shelter (4)
  • Storage Rental (2)
  • Westona TattooTattoo

    29 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Altona Smoke & VapeTobacco

    21 Somers Parade, Altona

  • Track (2)
  • Fat TomatoVacant
  • Vacant

    11 Harrington Square, Altona

  • Vacant

    3 Ford Road, Altona

  • Vacant

    9 Ford Road, Altona

  • Waste Basket (2)

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

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A.H. Ford ReservePark
  • Altona Coastal ParkNature reserve
  • Altona Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Apex ParkPark
  • Burns Road EnvironsNature reserve
  • Doug Grant ReservePark
  • F. Rush ReservePark
  • G. Dendulk ReservePark
  • Grant ReservePark
  • H W Lee ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
18

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Iglesia Ni Cristo

    241-245 Civic Parade, Altona

  • St. Mary's Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
22
Nearest hospital
Williamstown Hospital (7.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Altona AcupunctureHarrington SquareAlternative
  • Altona ChiropracticHarrington SquareAlternative
  • Altona Complete DentalDentist
  • Altona Medical CentreDoctor
  • Altona OpticalOptometrist
  • Altona Pines DentalHarrington SquareDentist
  • Australian Clinical LabsSample_Collection
  • Blyth ST Medical CentreDoctor
  • Chemcare Wellness PharmacyHarrington SquarePharmacy
  • Chemist Discount CentrePharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
387
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.5

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 (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).

231 planning-related records

2022· 1 proposal

  • May 2022

  • Building and works - one dwelling
    58 ROSE ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2021· 39 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    78 BLYTH ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To Re-align the common boundary between Lot 1 and 2 on PS524236X to create Lot 1A and 2A on this plan. This application meets the Vicsmart criteria under clause 62.04.
    42 MODAL PL ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct two double storey dwellings
    80 BLYTH ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vehicle crossing
    228A CIVIC PDE ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings.
    15 MERRITT CT ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of signage on hoarding
    102-106 PIER ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    8 GREENEY ST ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    43 DAVIES ST ALTONA 3018In progress
  • Construction of a carport
    1 ROSE ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of first floor extension to existing dwelling
    2A BELAH AVE ALTONA 3018In progress
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Freezing and Cool Storage Facility with associated Office and Trade Outlet in accordance with the submitted plans and with a reduction in car parking.
    49-67 DRAKE BVD ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for the purpose of a Freezing and Cool Storage Facility with associated Office and Trade Outlet in accordance with the submitted plans and with a reduction in car parking.
    49-67 DRAKE BVD ALTONA 3018In progress
  • Replace roof cladding with associated repair works and demolition
    109 BLYTH ST ALTONA 3018Withdrawn
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    19 KEESHAN CT ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • To remove or vary an existing covenant
    46 UPTON ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    70-72 SLOUGH RD ALTONA 3018Lapsed
  • Removal of restrictive covenant
    57 MCBAIN ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Placement of portable huts
    471-513 KOROROIT CREEK RD ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    57 SARGOOD ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of five storey building comprising fifteen dwellings and a ground floor shop
    103 PIER ST ALTONA 3018In progress
  • Development (buildings and works) of an additional workshop and associated rail infrastructure, hardstand areas, and access driveway within the existing "Transport Terminal" (Rail Freight Centre).
    7 WESTLINK CT ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling, attached garage, shed & pool.
    48 SEVES ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings.
    49 MCINTYRE DR ALTONA 3018In progress
  • Two lot subdivision
    15 BURT ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a double storey dwelling.
    84 QUEEN ST ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two (2) double storey dwellings on a lot (re-advertising due to plan changes - see applicant's cover letter for list of changes)
    65 GRIEVE PDE ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two dwellings
    15 CURTIN CT ALTONA 3018Lapsed
  • Construction of eight dwellings
    216 CIVIC PDE ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the property for the purpose of warehouses and ancillary office and self storage units, in accordance with the endorsed plans
    19-21 SLOUGH RD ALTONA 3018Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    13 SCULLIN ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two dwellings under Clause 32.08-6 and the construction of buildings and carrying out of works under Clause 44.05-2 (SBO)
    8 BRACKEN GR ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of the land as a place of assembly
    21-23 DRAKE BVD ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three dwellings on a lot
    27 MEDFORD ST ALTONA 3018Withdrawn
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    7 CAIN CT ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate
  • 17m diameter stand alone, Hi-Top Shade Structure to provide shade protection to students.
    129-133 MAIDSTONE ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - shop and office
    22 PIER ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vehicle crossing
    167 CIVIC PDE ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the existing warehouse type building/site for an indoor leisure and drecreation centre - rock climbing centre with a series of internal fit out building works as depicted in the attached plans
    193 MAIDSTONE ST ALTONA 3018Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    46 UPTON ST ALTONA 3018NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

4 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 16/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 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 outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-KOROROIT CREEK RAMP OF, KOROROIT CREEK ROAD15 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maidstone Street - Altona - Ajax Road RoadworksAjax Road - Altona13 Nov 2025 – 31 Jul 2027
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 05/08/2026 and 28/11/2026 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 eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KOROROIT CREEK ROAD04 Aug 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 15/07/2026 and 28/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KOROROIT CREEK ROAD14 Jul 2026 – 27 Nov 2026

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 4.0 km away).

Coalition 30.6%Labor 69.4%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Altona WestLabor 69.3% · Coalition 30.7% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • AltonaLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • SeaholmeLabor 64.0% · Coalition 36.0% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
  • Altona Meadows EastLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
  • Altona MeadowsLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)3.2 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
7/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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