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Williamstown vs Altona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona (1011) sits above Williamstown (994).

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Williamstown and Altona side by side

MeasureWilliamstownAltona
Renting
House rent$480/wk$625/wk
Unit rent$425/wk–
Owner occupied86.0%88.0%
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA9941011
Lifestyle and people
Walk score22
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population2,981114
Median age4250
Climate
Annual rainfall651 mm542 mm
Mean max, January29.5°C30.2°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

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 (1011 vs 994). Williamstown also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Williamstown vs Altona: common questions

Does Williamstown or Altona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona scores 1011 vs 994 in Williamstown. 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.

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