Side by sideSuburb comparison

Altona East vs Altona North.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,076,000 and $895,000. Altona North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Altona North (median $895,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Altona East ($1,076,000).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Altona North is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.

Common questionsAltona East vs Altona North

Common questions

Is Altona East or Altona North cheaper to buy in?

Altona North has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 20% below Altona East ($1,076,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

The numbers behind the take

Altona East
Metric
Altona North

Price & Market

$1,076,000
Median house
$895,000
$782,500
Median unit
$812,800
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
66.0%
Renter occupied
31.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

38
Walk score
38
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
Population
12,962
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1074
Avg ICSEA
1074

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).