Suburb Profile - Altona VIC

A suburb filled with working families, residents are blessed with the Altona beach

Known for its beach, Altona also has a number of outdoor spaces and walking tracks.

Cherry Lake Walk. Credit image: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/cherry-lake-altona
Cherry Lake Walk. Credit image: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/cherry-lake-altona
Weaver Reserve. Credit image: https://australia247.info/explore/victoria/hobsons_bay_city/altona/
Weaver Reserve. Credit image: https://australia247.info/explore/victoria/hobsons_bay_city/altona/
Altona Coastal Park. Credit image: https://beautifulaltona.com.au/altona-coastal-park/
Altona Coastal Park. Credit image: https://beautifulaltona.com.au/altona-coastal-park/
Cherry Lake Fitness Stations. Credit image: https://beautifulaltona.com.au/cherry-lake-fitness-stations/
Cherry Lake Fitness Stations. Credit image: https://beautifulaltona.com.au/cherry-lake-fitness-stations/
Altona Dog Beach. Credit Image: https://pawprintsacrossmelbourne.com/
Altona Dog Beach. Credit Image: https://pawprintsacrossmelbourne.com/
Kooringal Golf Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/kooringalgc3018/
Kooringal Golf Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/kooringalgc3018/

People

With nearly 453% of people over the age of 40, according to Census Report 2016, the population is filled with an older age bracket with an average median age of 42 versus Victoria's age of 37.

Lifestyle

A community based environment. The community has access to many sporting venues, parklands, mountain views and cafes. It offers a blend of country and city life, all in one.

Homes

Altona has many larger homes on generously sized land allotments. With an increasing population there have been many new architecturally appointed Townhouses and small subdivisions which have been warmly welcomed.

Altona Train Station. Credit image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/
Altona Train Station. Credit image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/
Altona Beach Market. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil
Altona Beach Market. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil
Altona Gate Shopping Mall. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/altonagate/
Altona Gate Shopping Mall. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/altonagate/
Birdcage Altona Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/birdcagecafe
Birdcage Altona Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/birdcagecafe
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/pier71altona
Pier 71 Bar e Cucina. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/pier71altona
Hopheads bar. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hopheadsAU/
Hopheads bar. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hopheadsAU/

Primary and Secondary Schools in Altona

There are many educational facilities for families to attend.

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St Mary's Primary School

St. Mary's School first opened its doors on the 31st January, 1928 enrolling only 50 students. The school now has a population of 290 children and twelve classroom teachers.

Altona College

A public government school teaching children from early learning, to primary education through to secondary college.

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Altona Primary School

Altona Primary school is a co-educational facility teaching children from grades prep foundation through to grade six.

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Altona College entrance.
Altona Primary School. Credit image: https://arkit.com.au/projects/altona-primary-school-library
Altona Primary School. Credit image: https://arkit.com.au/projects/altona-primary-school-library

Properties in suburbs near Altona

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