Altona East at a glance
Median house
$1,076,000
Median unit
$782,500
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
13.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Altona East.
The postcode for Altona East is 3025 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Altona East is $1,076,000.
Altona East (3025) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,076,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Altona East has roughly 12,962 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Altona East scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 8 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Altona East's population at 12,962, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,962
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,076,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $782,500, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $215,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,076,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $782,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,076,000
$782,500
12,962
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.93% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,076,000 price tag). Units yield 2.26% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.93%
Based on $1,076,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.26%
Based on $782,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Altona East.
Local schools for Altona East
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Government School Catchment
Altona North Primary School
Seaholme Primary School
Altona College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Altona East.
- What is the median house price in Altona East?
- The median house price in Altona East, VIC 3025 is $1,076,000. The median unit price is $782,500.
- What is the Altona East postcode?
- Altona East is in the 3025 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Altona East?
- Altona East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3025. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Altona East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Altona East?
- There are 20 schools serving Altona East on this page, including Emmanuel College, Altona North Primary School, St Leo the Great Primary School.
- How walkable is Altona East?
- Altona East has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Altona East?
- Altona East is close to Altona North, Altona Gate, Brooklyn, Seaholme, South Kingsville.
- What is the population of Altona East?
- The population of Altona East is approximately 12,962 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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