Altona Property Growth
VIC · 3018 · Western Melbourne
A bayside suburb in Western Melbourne with a long-established beach, foreshore parks, and a village-style shopping strip, popular with families drawn to its coastal lifestyle within commuting distance of the CBD.
Overview
Location: Hobsons Bay City Council
A bayside suburb in Western Melbourne with a long-established beach, foreshore parks, and a village-style shopping strip, popular with families drawn to its coastal lifestyle within commuting distance of the CBD.
Market Snapshot
Median House Price
$1.03m
Median Unit Price
$663k
Avg Days on Market
33 days
Demographics
Estimated Population
10,769
Owner Occupier Rate
67.0%
Renter Rate
33.0%
Transport & Connectivity
Altona is served by a short branch line off the Werribee line.
Major Roads
- Millers Road
- Blackshaws Road
- Kororoit Creek Road
Train Lines
- Altona Station (Altona branch line, off the Werribee line)
Altona is approximately 17km south-west of the Melbourne CBD, within the City of Hobsons Bay. Verify current timetables and traffic conditions before relying on any commute estimate.
Education
Altona has a full range of government and Catholic primary and secondary schools.
Primary Schools
- Altona Primary School
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Altona College
- Altona Secondary College
- Mount St Joseph Girls' College
Childcare
A range of long day care, kindergarten and outside school hours care providers operate across Altona. Always verify availability and waitlists directly with providers.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Altona's beach and foreshore are the suburb's defining feature, alongside Cherry Lake (a large freshwater lake and reserve) and a village-style shopping strip. The suburb hosts the annual Bayside Festival celebrating the Hobsons Bay community.
Employment
Altona is predominantly residential, with local employment in retail, hospitality and community services.
Commercial Centres
- Altona village shopping strip
Infrastructure
The Maidstone Street level crossing is being removed by 2027 with a new road bridge, as part of the fast-tracked program to make the Werribee line completely level-crossing free. No further projects beyond those noted above are currently confirmed for Altona. Check Infrastructure Australia's project pipeline, State Government announcements or City of Hobsons Bay's website for the latest updates.
Growth Drivers
- Beach and foreshore lifestyle appeal — Altona's beach and foreshore are the suburb's defining feature, supporting strong long-term owner-occupier demand.
- Level crossing removal by 2027 — the Maidstone Street level crossing is being removed as part of the fast-tracked program to make the Werribee line completely level-crossing free, improving safety and traffic flow.
- Strong school network — a full range of government and Catholic primary and secondary schools, including Altona College and Mount St Joseph Girls' College, supports family demand.
- Cherry Lake and community events — Cherry Lake reserve and the annual Bayside Festival reinforce Altona's distinct community identity.
Key Risks
- Interest rate and lending sensitivity — like all property markets, local prices and buyer activity can be affected by changes in interest rates and lending conditions.
- Branch line service frequency — the Altona branch line off the Werribee line may have less frequent services than suburbs on the main line.
- Construction disruption — level crossing removal works may cause temporary traffic and amenity disruption before completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Altona offers a beach and foreshore lifestyle, strong schools and an upcoming level crossing removal, but every investor's circumstances and goals differ. This is general information, not personalised financial advice — consider speaking with a licensed financial adviser before making investment decisions.
Refer to the Market Snapshot section on this page for current median price data sourced from our live database.
Altona has a full range of schools including Altona Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Altona College, Altona Secondary College and Mount St Joseph Girls' College.
Altona Station is on the Altona branch line, off the Werribee line. Verify current timetables and travel times before relying on any commute estimate.
Altona's beach and foreshore are the main attraction, alongside Cherry Lake and a village-style shopping strip; the suburb hosts the annual Bayside Festival.
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- ABSAustralian Bureau of Statistics — Census QuickStats— https://www.abs.gov.au/census
- Local CouncilCity of Hobsons Bay— https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
- Department of Transport VictoriaDepartment of Transport and Planning Victoria— https://www.transport.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Planning AuthorityVictorian Planning Authority— https://vpa.vic.gov.au/
- Infrastructure AustraliaProject Pipeline— https://www.infrastructureaustralia.gov.au
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, legal or tax advice. Property markets are volatile and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always seek independent advice from a qualified financial adviser before making any property investment decision.