Altona
Altona Property & Rent
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Altona Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Altona Community Overview
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📍 About Altona
ALTONA is a vibrant suburb situated in Western Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 11,490 residents living at a density of 687 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong growth in the local property market, with median house prices reaching $1.2M (representing an 81% increase over the past decade) and median unit prices at $0.7M (up 46% over the same period).
Education: The suburb offers quality educational options, with VCAA 2025 VCE results showing local public school Altona College performing well at rank #89 among public schools, while the local private option Mount St Joseph Girls' College holds rank #132 among private schools.
Safety: Altona provides residents with excellent safety levels, as Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 5039 per 100,000 people—significantly lower at 0.74x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb has a modest Chinese community, with Chinese residents comprising 3.50% of the population (approximately 402 residents), representing a smaller but established presence.
Transport: Residents enjoy convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, located approximately 17.6km away with a typical 27-minute drive time. The suburb is well-served by public transport via its train station on the Werribee line.