Side by sideSuburb comparison

Altona North vs Altona East.

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

Altona North (median $895,000) is roughly 17% 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, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Altona North offers the higher gross rental yield (2.32% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.

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 North vs Altona East

Common questions

Is Altona North or Altona East cheaper to buy in?

Altona North has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 17% below Altona East ($1,076,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Altona North or Altona East?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.32% in Altona North vs 1.93% in Altona East. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Altona North
Metric
Altona East

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$340/wk
66.0%
Owner occupied
31.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

38
Walk score
38
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
12,962
Population
12,962
37
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).