Altona Meadows
VIC 3028 • Greater Melbourne
About Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows is an established western suburb of 18,500 in Hobsons Bay, located 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb developed from the 1970s between Altona and the industrial areas, featuring family homes on decent blocks. Though lacking direct rail, buses connect to nearby stations, and the suburb offers established infrastructure.
Central Square provides local shopping, while nearby Altona offers beach access and more substantial retail. The suburb has a quiet, family-focused character with good parks and schools. Altona Meadows attracts working families seeking affordable established housing in the west, with access to bayside amenities without waterfront premium prices.
Altona Meadows falls under postcode 3028 and is governed by Hobsons Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Point Cook (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDICentral Avenue 1, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
Schools
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230 Victoria Street
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Alma Avenue
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4 Jennings Street
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91 Bladin Street (Cnr Jennings St)
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Burnley Street
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Epsom Street
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62 Everingham Road
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Point Cook Road
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13-25 Bellin Street
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1 Burnley Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 493
- 2. England 491
- 3. Vietnam 429
- 4. Malta 428
- 5. Philippines 390
- 6. New Zealand 371
- 7. Italy 279
- 8. North Macedonia 257
- 9. Greece 238
- 10. China 218
- 11. Lebanon 147
- 12. Croatia 143
- 13. Scotland 103
- 14. Malaysia 93
- 15. Poland 91
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)