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Victoria · Postcode 3025
Altona North postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 12 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Altona North 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 North vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Altona North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,695 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% +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 3025 covers Altona North, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 12 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 North has a population of 12,962 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,695, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 90 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Altona North includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,697 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Altona North scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Altona North include Emmanuel College, St Leo the Great Primary School and Altona North Primary School.
Altona North is part of the Hobsons Bay statistical area in Victoria.
Altona North details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3025 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,962 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,695/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $753/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 14.0 km² |
| Population Density | 923/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,697 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 90 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.8388686 |
| Longitude | 144.8346241 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Hobsons Bay |
| 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 | 2,624 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,149 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,124 (31.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,543 (19.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,522 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,012 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 977 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 758 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 548 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 322 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 233 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 194 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 471 (10.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,765 (38.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,711 (37.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 662 (14.4%) |
Schools in Altona North
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Altona North. 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.