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Altona VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Altona, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Altona VIC is 11,490 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Altona is $947 per week ($49,244 per year). Median rent in Altona is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Altona has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Altona has a population density of 686.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Altona is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Altona is $2,197.

There were 742 recorded offences in Altona in 2025-25, a rate of 65 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (306 offences).

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Altona Population

residents (Census 2021)

Altona Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$947/wk

$49,244 per year

#1647 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$385/wk

$1,668 per month

#2381 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,197/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Altona Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (5,468) Female 52.4% (6,023)

Population Density

686.6

people per km²

11,490 people · 16.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,440

Family income/wk

Altona Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Altona Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.6% 1,740 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.4% 1,447 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Altona Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

6.6%

India

1.9%

China

1.3%

Germany

1.0%

Croatia

0.8%

Brazil

0.6%

Greece

0.6%

Iran

0.3%

Canada

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Altona Religion

No Religion

46.1%

Catholic

30.6%

Anglican

7.2%

Not stated

6.6%

Eastern Orthodox

3.7%

Islam

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Altona Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Altona Languages Spoken at Home

Other

34.5%

Italian

12.4%

Greek

11.9%

Mandarin

10.4%

Vietnamese

8.9%

Spanish

8.4%

Croatian

7.8%

Portuguese

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Altona Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 3,645 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.3% 1,672 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 247 people

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Not in labour force

35.7% 3,089 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Altona Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.3%

Certificate III/IV

25.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Postgraduate Degree

13.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Altona Occupation

Professionals

36.7%

Managers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.5%

Sales Workers

4.1%

Labourers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Altona Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.8%

Engineering

14.6%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Health

10.4%

Education

10.0%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Creative Arts

5.9%

Information Technology

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Altona Dwelling Types

Separate house

67.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

17.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Altona Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Altona Marital Status

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Married

45.9% 4,354

↔️

Separated

3.3% 317

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Divorced

9.7% 920

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 577

👤

Never married

34.9% 3,312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Altona Ancestry

English

26.7%

Australian

22.7%

Irish

9.9%

Other

9.9%

Scottish

7.7%

Italian

6.1%

Maltese

4.9%

German

3.5%

Chinese

2.9%

Greek

2.4%

Indian

1.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Altona School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.4%

Pre-school

13.5%

Secondary — Catholic

13.4%

Secondary — Government

13.1%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Primary — Catholic

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Altona Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 1,390

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 20,506

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Altona Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.2% 1,194

—

Not a volunteer

86.8% 7,826

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Altona Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Altona How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.8%

Did not go to work

18.6%

Train

4.5%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Walked only

2.5%

Bicycle

1.4%

Other

0.8%

Bus

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Truck

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Altona Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.8%

1 vehicle

43.9%

2 vehicles

35.2%

3 vehicles

8.3%

4+ vehicles

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Altona Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

27.9%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

17.9%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Altona Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

41.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Altona Indigenous Population

0.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

133

Indigenous residents

21,871

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Altona Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,000

Asthma

414

Arthritis

345

Diabetes

283

Heart disease

282

Lung condition

174

Cancer

171

Stroke

124

Kidney disease

116

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Altona Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Altona Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.7%

Couple — no children

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.9%

One parent — children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Altona Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 17

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.0% 4

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Previously served

2.4% 214

👤

Never served

97.4% 8,813

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Altona Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 1,289

—

Did not provide

85.6% 7,690

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Altona Children Ever Born

No children

37.8%

1 child

15.0%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

13.1%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Altona When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

309

1961–1970

461

1971–1980

266

1981–1990

344

1991–2000

292

2001–2010

580

2011–2015

441

2016

2017

124

2018

2019

126

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Altona Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Altona Household Size

1 person

32.1%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

14.9%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

4.0%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Altona Where Residents Moved From

Same address

9,227

Moved from VIC

1,028

Moved — same area (SA2)

395

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Altona Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

6.1%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Intact family — other children present

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Altona Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 742 total

Theft

306

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Public Order

Weapons

Robbery

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Altona Schools

schools nearby

government

1076

avg ICSEA score

3,640

total students

St Leo the Great Primary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 342 students

1116

ICSEA

Altona Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 512 students

1111

ICSEA

Seaholme Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 298 students

1105

ICSEA

Mount St Joseph Girls' College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,216 students

1100

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 259 students

1060

ICSEA

Altona College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 796 students

1044

ICSEA

Altona North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 217 students

994

ICSEA

Bayside P-12 College-Altona North Campus Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Altona Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,826/wk

Median Rent $385/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Altona

Your weekly income

≈ $7,913/month

Median rent $385/wk

Left after rent $1,441/wk

Rent share 21.1%

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Altona vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Caulfield

Pop: 5,748 Income: $978/wk Rent: $475/wk

Strathdale

Pop: 5,756 Income: $791/wk Rent: $300/wk

Romsey

Pop: 5,797 Income: $856/wk Rent: $380/wk

Burnside (Vic.)

Pop: 5,800 Income: $676/wk Rent: $400/wk

Geelong

Pop: 5,811 Income: $865/wk Rent: $370/wk

Leongatha

Pop: 5,869 Income: $641/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altona

What is the population of Altona VIC?

The population of Altona VIC is 11,490 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 686.6 people per km².Altona is ranked #488 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Altona?

The median personal income in Altona VIC is $947 per week, or $49,244 per year.The median household income is $1,826 per week.Family income is $2,440 per week.Altona is ranked #1,647 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Altona?

Median rent in Altona VIC is $385 per week ($1,668 per month).Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Altona ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Altona?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Altona VIC is $2,197. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Altona?

The median age in Altona VIC is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Altona a good suburb to live in?

Altona is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 11,490.The median income is $947/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20035. All dollar figures in AUD.