City of Hobsons Bay
Altona North
Altona North at a glance
Median house
$895,000
Median unit
$812,800
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
13.0k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Altona North.
Altona North (3025) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $895,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Altona North has roughly 12,962 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Altona North 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 North's population at 12,962, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,962
Median age
37
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $895,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $812,800, roughly 9% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $179,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$895,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $812,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$895,000
$812,800
12,962
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.32% (median rent $400/wk against a $895,000 price tag). Units yield 2.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.32%
Based on $895,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.56%
Based on $812,800 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 · May 202666%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,267
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
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 North.
Local schools for Altona North
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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 North.
- What is the median house price in Altona North?
- The median house price in Altona North, VIC 3025 is $895,000. The median unit price is $812,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Altona North postcode?
- Altona North is in the 3025 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Altona North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Altona North?
- There are 20 schools serving Altona North on this page, including Emmanuel College, Altona North Primary School, St Leo the Great Primary School.
- How walkable is Altona North?
- Altona North 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 North?
- Altona North is close to Altona East, Altona Gate, Brooklyn, Seaholme, South Kingsville.
- What is the population of Altona North?
- Altona North has approximately 12,962 residents. 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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