Altona Meadows, VIC 3028 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Altona Meadows is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3028, home to 18,479 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wyndham local government area and roughly 18 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 18,479
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,573 /week
- Median personal income
- $730 /week
- Median family income
- $1,946 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $341 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Altona Meadows Primary School
- Queen of Peace Primary School
- Altona Green Primary School
- Seabrook Primary School
- Jennings Street School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 metro stops, 54 bus stops
- Central Square Shopping Centre/Merton St
- Trafalgar Ave/Merton St
- Central Square SC/Central Ave
- May Ave/Merton St
- Laverton Rail Replacement Bus Stop
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 65 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 16 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, 2.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 55.7% of the 8,473 resolvable premises in Altona Meadows. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 55.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,149 across postcode 3028 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,245 property offences, 327 violent offences, 146 public order offences.
- Wider Hobsons Bay LGA: 8,123 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altona Meadows?
Altona Meadows (VIC 3028) had 18,479 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Hobsons Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Altona Meadows?
The median advertised rent in Altona Meadows is $341/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Altona Meadows?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Altona Meadows covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Altona Meadows Primary School (0.7 km), Queen of Peace Primary School (1.3 km), Altona Green Primary School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Altona Meadows?
Altona Meadows is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (55.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Altona Meadows?
Across postcode 3028, 2,149 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,245), violent (327), public order (146). 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 Meadows?
In Altona Meadows, 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 (2.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Altona Meadows?
58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Altona Meadows centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus 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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