Altona vs Altona East.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,168,000 and $1,076,000. Altona East edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Altona East (median $1,076,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Altona ($1,168,000).
Altona East scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 38/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona East (1074) sits above Altona (1060).
For buyers
Altona East is the lower entry point at $1,076,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Altona offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Altona East edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1060).
Common questions
Is Altona or Altona East cheaper to buy in?
Altona East has the lower median house price at $1,076,000, roughly 9% below Altona ($1,168,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Altona or Altona East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona East scores 1074 vs 1060 in Altona. 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.
Which is more walkable, Altona or Altona East?
Altona East scores 38/100 on walkability vs 30/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Altona or Altona East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Altona 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
Compare Altona against another suburb