Altona North

VIC 3025 • Greater Melbourne

12,962
Population (2021)
$39,156
Median Income
13.94 kmΒ²
Area
12m
Elevation
GentrifyingIndustrial HeritageInner WestAffordable

About Altona North

Altona North is a diverse inner-western suburb of 13,000 residents, 10 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD in Hobsons Bay. The suburb has gentrified from industrial origins, with Millers Road offering increasing dining options. The Werribee line serves nearby Altona station.

The suburb blends industrial heritage with emerging gentrificationβ€”warehouses convert to cafes, and young professionals discover value. The community includes long-established multicultural families and newer arrivals. Altona North attracts young professionals seeking inner-west affordability and emerging character.

Altona North falls under postcode 3025 and is governed by Hobsons Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Williamstown (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3025
Urban Area
Altona
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.84Β°, 144.83Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
13.94 kmΒ²
Elevation
12m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Altona Gate Shopping Centre Cnr Millers Road & Duosa Road Altona North 3025 VIC
  • Woolworths
    300-330 Millers Rd Altona North Altona North 3025 VIC
  • ALDI
    Millers Road 302 - 330, Altona North VIC 3025

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
12,152
Census 2021
12,962
6.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,156
Income 2021
$39,156
49.7% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,663
Born Overseas 4,526

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 491
  • 2. Italy 462
  • 3. Vietnam 436
  • 4. Greece 370
  • 5. England 231
  • 6. New Zealand 213
  • 7. India 210
  • 8. Malta 202
  • 9. North Macedonia 133
  • 10. Philippines 115
  • 11. Croatia 108
  • 12. Indonesia 90
  • 13. China 80
  • 14. Malaysia 69
  • 15. Ireland 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,624
English 2,614
Italian 1,284
Lebanese 1,277
Irish 889
Greek 865
Scottish 618
Chinese 580
Vietnamese 579
Maltese 487

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,605
Both parents born in Australia
6,847
Both parents born overseas
1,684
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.1%
No Religion
27.5%
Islam
15.9%
Buddhism
3.2%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,024 (7.9%)
5-14 years
1,600 (12.3%)
15-19 years
551 (4.3%)
20-24 years
598 (4.6%)
25-34 years
2,047 (15.8%)
35-44 years
2,077 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,508 (11.6%)
55-64 years
1,035 (8.0%)
65-74 years
962 (7.4%)
75-84 years
999 (7.7%)
85+ years
561 (4.3%)

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