Altona, VIC 3018 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Altona is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3018, home to 11,490 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hobsons Bay local government area and roughly 14 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,490
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,826 /week
- Median personal income
- $947 /week
- Median family income
- $2,440 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Hobsons Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gellibrand
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $385 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,197
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Mount St Joseph Girls' College
- Altona College
- Altona Primary School
- St Mary's School
- Queen of Peace Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 metro stops, 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 metro stops, 39 bus stops
- Fenfield St/Civic Pde
- Maidstone St/Civic Pde
- Westona Station/Maidstone St
- Westona Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Westona Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 18 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 4.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.1% of the 5,951 resolvable premises in Altona. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 51.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 909 across postcode 3018 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 551 property offences, 111 violent offences, 79 public order offences.
- Wider Hobsons Bay LGA: 8,123 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altona?
Altona (VIC 3018) had 11,490 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Hobsons Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Altona?
The median advertised rent in Altona is $385/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Altona?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Altona covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Mount St Joseph Girls' College (0.3 km), Altona College (0.5 km), Altona Primary School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Altona?
Altona is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Altona?
Across postcode 3018, 909 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (551), violent (111), public order (79). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Altona?
In Altona, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (4.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Altona?
42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Altona centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops, 3 metro stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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