Altona
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Altona is a relaxed coastal suburb in Melbourne's west, combining natural beauty with a welcoming community spirit. With its sandy beaches, lively local cafes, and scenic lakes, it's a hidden gem for visitors seeking a laid-back experience near the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
11,490
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.87°, 144.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,610
Local Cost
$1,805
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
650.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
17 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.