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Victoria · Postcode 3028
Altona Meadows postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 18 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Altona Meadows at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Altona Meadows vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Altona Meadows | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,573 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $341 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,700 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3028 covers Altona Meadows, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 18 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Hobsons Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Altona Meadows has a population of 18,479 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,573, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 130 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Altona Meadows includes a median weekly rent of $341, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,700, with 7,120 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Altona Meadows scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Altona Meadows include Queen of Peace Primary School, Altona Green Primary School and Altona Meadows Primary School.
Altona Meadows is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Altona Meadows details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3028 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 18,479 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,573/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $730/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $341 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 10.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1753/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,120 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 130 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.8715626 |
| Longitude | 144.7775818 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Hobsons Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Gellibrand |
| State Electorate | Williamstown (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,034 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,851 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,247 (28.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,028 (27.2%) |
| 65+ years | 3,324 (18.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,660 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 1,583 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 1,192 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 725 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 489 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 275 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 140 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 408 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,764 (39.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,689 (38.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,171 (16.7%) |
Schools in Altona Meadows
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Altona Meadows. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.