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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Altona North, 3025

Current weather

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79% humidity · 20.6 km/h wind · 13° / 10.3° today · 10.3 mm rain

Desirability score

57.5/100

937th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Altona North is a mid-sized suburb in the Hobsons Bay area, home to around 12,962 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,552 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 119.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 37 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
12,962
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,695
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
380 of 5,079
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
53%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
336 / 1,280 / 159

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,552
Against the person
175
Against property
1,103
Rate per 1,000 residents
119.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 74 residents
State safety percentile
80th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+6.9%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage85
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft114
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle277
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store170
  • B49 Other Theft170

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,079
  • Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Emmanuel CollegeSecondary
  • St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

107 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Altona Memorial Park/Dohertys Rd
  • Altona North Park & Ride/Millers Rd
  • Blackshaws Rd/Millers Rd
  • Grieve Pde/Dohertys Rd
  • Westgate Dr/Dohertys Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

37 active roadworks / incidents

  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MILLERS ROAD, DUOSA ROAD21 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • Bus Stop Maintenance activities occurring between 22/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, MILLERS ROAD21 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 03/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE TUNNEL02 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • CityLink activities occurring between 03/06/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-MILLERS RAMP OF, WEST GATE FREEWAY02 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 14/05/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY13 May 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE TUNNEL29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 30/01/2025 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE TUNNEL29 Jan 2025 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Other Government Department Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE OUT-GRIEVE RAMP OF, WEST GATE FREEWAY08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Other Government Department Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE OUT-GRIEVE RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Other Government Department Works activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WEST GATE FREEWAY, WEST GATE OUT-GRIEVE RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

291 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    7 HANSEN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four dwellings (three double storey and one single storey)
    12 THE BROADWAY ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the premises as a restricted recreation facility
    2 MALLARD DR ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    37 HEARN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use the land as a restricted recreational facility
    16 GINIBI DR ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a vehicle crossing Alterations to crossover and footpath within a Road Zone, Category 1.
    327 BLACKSHAWS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    15 CITIWEST CT ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the premises as a shop
    14 BENNET DR ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    71 FOURTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and demolition of the existing dwelling
    5 BINNS ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings.
    33 ARARAT ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    9 PRISMALL ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    7 CHERRY AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    35 MARIGOLD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    118 FIFTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    24 LAWRENCE CT ALTONA NORTH 3025In progress
  • Addition of warehouse storage area and reduction in car parking
    2-16 TARAS AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    31 FOURTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    17 VALERIAN AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification signage
    14 GORDON LUCK AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    19 HUXTABLE AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    14 CLEMATIS AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of three dwellings (two double storey and one single storey)
    56 CYCLAMEN AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    3 ABBEYGATE ST ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    23 SIXTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    39 COOPER AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    5 MITCHELL AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and two lot subdivision
    88 SIXTH AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by the RA
  • Construction of five (5) double-storey dwellings on a lot with a reduction of the statutory car parking rate (waiver of visitor car space)
    60 ROSALA AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of six dwellings (five double storey and one single storey)
    24 EDWARD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Change the use of the existing cafe (restuarant) to a tavern
    491-499 GRIEVE PDE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    28 MCARTHURS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of internally illuminated business identification signage
    61-69 DOHERTYS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Withdrawn
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    122 MILLS ST ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings.
    27 RONALD AVE ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The proposal is for the construction of a warehouse development, with an overall net floor area of 1,942m2, inclusive of an ancillary office and amenities. The warehouse will be constructed in two stages, with Stage 1 comprising 1,278m2 of warehouse space, a 136m2 ancillary office and four loading bays, and Stage 2 comprising an additional 528m2 of warehouse floor space and an additional loading bay. A total of 31 car parking spaces are proposed to be provided on the site, including one disabled
    65 BARNES RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    2 BUNTING CT ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct three dwellings
    38 HEARN ST ALTONA NORTH 3025NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of two restricted retail premises and display of business identification signage
    290-298 MILLERS RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - 286 dwellings
    8-38 KYLE RD ALTONA NORTH 3025Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

112 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    300-330 Millers Road, Altona North

  • NABATM
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • Genesis Nails & BeautyBeauty salon

    Unit Shop 1A 290 Millers Road, Altona North

  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • Altona North Park & Ride/Millers RoadBus stop
  • Bayside Sec Col/Millers RdBus stop
  • Bayside Secondary College/McArthurs RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A. W. Langshaw ReservePark
  • A.W. Bond ReservePark
  • Allen Street ReservePark
  • Crofts ReservePark
  • Duke Street ReservePark
  • G J Hosken ReservePark
  • G.J. Hosken ReservePark
  • Haven Central ParkPark
  • Horsburgh Drive GrasslandNature reserve
  • J J Ginifer ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Elm Rd Family ClinicMillers Roadclinic
  • EyeQMillers Roadoptometrist
  • Inspired Health Chiropracticclinic
  • Millers Rd Clinicyes
  • PharmaSavepharmacy
  • Pharmacy 4 LessMillers Roadpharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Altona North Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Early Learners ChildcareMillers Roadchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
21
Parks (OSM)
19

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
57.5/100
National rank
937th in Australia
State rank
245th in VIC
Peer rank
#74 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#181 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime85
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime114
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime277
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime170
  • B49 Other Theftcrime170
  • Altona North Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Early Learners ChildcarechildcareMillers Roadchildcare
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Elm Rd Family ClinichealthMillers Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

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