Altona vs Laverton
Laverton (median $605,000) is roughly 48% cheaper to buy into than Altona ($1,168,000).
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Altona and Laverton side by side
| Measure | Altona | Laverton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,168,000 | $605,000 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $555,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $475/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 30 | 14 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 496 mm | 479 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Altona scores higher on walkability (30/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona (1060) sits above Laverton (1057).
- For buyers
- Laverton is the lower entry point at $605,000 median, 48% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1057).
Altona vs Laverton: common questions
Is Altona or Laverton cheaper to buy in?
Laverton has the lower median house price at $605,000, roughly 48% below Altona ($1,168,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Altona or Laverton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona scores 1060 vs 1057 in Laverton. 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 Laverton?
Altona scores 30/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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.
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