Altona Postcode
Victoria
Altona is an inner suburb in Victoria, located approximately 14 km from the Melbourne CBD. It falls within the 3018 postcode area and uses the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Altona has a population of 114 (60 males, 48 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Altona is $1,468, with a median personal income of $811 per week.
The median weekly rent is $350 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
92% of residents were born in Australia.
96.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Altona shows 53 people employed (36 full-time, 23 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (8), technicians & trades (5), and labourers (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Altona has an IRSAD score of 1058 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Altona covers an area of 8.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 13 persons per km².
Statistically, Altona sits within the Hobsons Bay area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Hobsons Bay local government area.
The federal electorate for Altona is Gellibrand (Inner Metropolitan).
Altona shares the 3018 postcode with Seaholme.
Altona Details
| Postcode | 3018 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 114 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,468/week |
| Median Personal Income | $811/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 48 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 96.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (6.1%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8632 |
| Longitude | 144.8120 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Hobsons Bay |
| Local Government | Hobsons Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Gellibrand |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 23 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (16.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 38 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (17.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 20 (18.5%) |
| Asthma | 11 (10.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 14 (32.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (25.6%) |