Side by sideSuburb comparison

Laverton North vs Altona.

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

Altona scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona (1060) sits above Laverton North (1018).

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1018).

Common questionsLaverton North vs Altona

Common questions

Does Laverton North or Altona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona scores 1060 vs 1018 in Laverton North. 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, Laverton North or Altona?

Altona scores 30/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Laverton North
Metric
Altona

Price & Market

Median house
$1,168,000
Median unit
$690,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$397/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$475/wk
24.0%
Owner occupied
55.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
30
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
119
Population
13,556
56
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1018
Avg ICSEA
1060

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).