Side by sideSuburb comparison

Altona North vs Altona Gate.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Altona North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona North (1074) sits above Altona Gate (1073).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

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

Altona North edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1073).

Common questionsAltona North vs Altona Gate

Common questions

Does Altona North or Altona Gate have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona North scores 1074 vs 1073 in Altona Gate. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Altona North
Metric
Altona Gate

Price & Market

$895,000
Median house
$812,800
Median unit
+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
1073

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).