Altona North

City in Victoria, Australia

Overview

Altona North is a diverse suburb located in Melbourne's western corridor, offering a blend of suburban convenience, lively shopping districts, and access to parks and waterfronts. With its multicultural community and proximity to both the city center and the bay, it's a popular choice for families and professionals.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
12,962
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.85°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,825
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
100
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
145 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
1
Parks
26
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
650.0
Airport
MEB
Distance
13 km

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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 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 88/100.