Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Altona North
16 km²
A short walk to groceries, parks, and health services is the norm for most people in Altona North. This community has grown by 15% since 2011 and is marked by a strong multicultural presence, with many residents born overseas. Families with children are common, and a growing number of people now work from home. It is a well-connected area where most homes are within a short distance of public transport and local amenities.
Altona North's schools draw a more advantaged community than the area overall.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 35.1% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Italian, Irish, and Greek.
Language diversity is high, with 41.2% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation varies, with 43.4% identifying as Christian and 14.7% as Muslim. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 28.9%.
Education levels have climbed, with 25.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher, up from 12.2% in 2011. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of schools.
Weekly household incomes are around the middle for the state, with a typical amount of $1,740. There has been a notable rise in high earners, with 24.2% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.
A high proportion of residents—9.0%—need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate similar to the rest of the state.
Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 8.2%. Unpaid care for children is also a little lower than in most other areas.
There are 103 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. This group has a typical personal income of $860, which is well above the state and national figures.
The typical home has 2.5 people, consistent with the state average. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, making up 15.5% of households.
Rental properties are more common than in most areas, and typical weekly rents of $400 are slightly above the national figure. Detached houses are less frequent here than across Victoria.
Working from home is very common for 29.9% of residents, which is well above the national average. While the area has many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.
About 38.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, which is well below the state average.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 64.5%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail.
The area is home to a large number of businesses—1,834 in total—and has seen population growth of 9.3% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.
Annual rainfall is a little above the state average at 584mm. The average maximum temperature is about the same as the state figure, while minimums are well above.
This is a very walkable area, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Almost all residents live within a short walk of public transport, parks, and health services.