Altona Gate at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
13.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Altona Gate.
The postcode for Altona Gate is 3025 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Altona Gate (3025) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria.
Altona Gate 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 Gate 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 Gate'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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
12,962
Median age: 37
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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 Gate.
Local schools for Altona Gate
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Government School Catchment
Altona North Primary School
Wembley Primary School
Newport Gardens Primary School
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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 Gate.
- What is the Altona Gate postcode?
- Altona Gate is in the 3025 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Altona Gate?
- Altona Gate 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 Gate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Altona Gate?
- There are 20 schools serving Altona Gate on this page, including Emmanuel College, Annunciation School, Altona North Primary School.
- How walkable is Altona Gate?
- Altona Gate 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 Gate?
- Altona Gate is close to Brooklyn, Altona East, Altona North, South Kingsville, Tottenham.
- What is the population of Altona Gate?
- The population of Altona Gate is approximately 12,962 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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