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Altona North
14 km²
High weekly incomes and a strong full-time workforce define Altona North. It is a multicultural hub where over a third of the population was born overseas, and many residents speak a language other than English at home. This diversity is matched by a young feel, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher-than-average number of children. The community is well-served by local amenities, making it a highly walkable area for families and professionals alike.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
31 schools within reach make Altona North convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, a rate a little above the Australian average.
This is a highly diverse area where 34.9% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, Irish, and Greek.
Language diversity is very high, with 42.4% of people using another language at home—far above the national figure. About 8.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the share of people reporting no religion (27.5%) is far below both the state and national figures. Christianity and Islam are the most common faiths.
A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (24.8%), and 57.7% have completed Year 12, though both figures are a little below the national average.
Typical family income is $2,137 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 24.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most areas.
People needing help with daily activities make up 9.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.2%.
Volunteering is low here, with only 8.4% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the state average.
There are 90 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations personal income ($788) and household income ($2,036) are well above the national figures.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little above the national average.
Renting is common, with 30.7% of households renting, while 35.6% own their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and 30.4% of people working from home, which is well above the national average.
The community is relatively stable, though 36.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 63.9%, well above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is a little above the national figure.
This is a walker's paradise, with 98.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly all residents within 15 minutes of groceries and health services.