Altona

VIC

Altona is a growing suburb in VIC with 14,428 residents.

SA2 code: 213021341
State: VIC

Population

14,428

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+4.0%

3yr: +5.2% · 10yr: +11.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$390/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,861/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Altona (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +5.2%5yr: +4.0%10yr: +11.2%Total: +18.1%

Population grew from 12,221 to 14,428 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 1.1%

Predominantly detached houses (64.2%), mixed tenure (70% own or mortgage), built for families (48% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 64%

Townhouses 28%

3,573 houses1,578 townhouses415 apartments

Tenure

Owned 38%

Mortgage 31%

Renting 31%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

219 (4.0%)

2 bed

1,413 (25.6%)

3 bed

2,679 (48.5%)

4 bed

1,038 (18.8%)

5 bed

160 (2.9%)

6+ bed

19 (0.3%)

Altona

Population over time — Altona (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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