Suburb Profile - Altona VIC

A suburb filled with working families, residents are blessed with the Altona beach

Known for its beach, Altona also has a number of outdoor spaces and walking tracks.

Altona has some nice new public spaces and playgrounds.
Altona has some nice new public spaces and playgrounds.
Cherry Lake Walk. Credit image: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/cherry-lake-altona
Cherry Lake Walk. Credit image: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/victoria/cherry-lake-altona
Altona Dog Beach. Credit Image: https://pawprintsacrossmelbourne.com/
Altona Dog Beach. Credit Image: https://pawprintsacrossmelbourne.com/
Kooringal Golf Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/kooringalgc3018/
Kooringal Golf Club. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/kooringalgc3018/
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Altona North Community Library

People

With nearly 453% of people over the age of 40, according to Census Report 2016, the population is filled with an older age bracket with an average median age of 42 versus Victoria's age of 37.

Lifestyle

A community based environment. The community has access to many sporting venues, parklands, mountain views and cafes. It offers a blend of country and city life, all in one.

Homes

Altona has many larger homes on generously sized land allotments. With an increasing population there have been many new architecturally appointed Townhouses and small subdivisions which have been warmly welcomed.

Altona Gate Shopping Mall.
Altona Gate Shopping Mall.
Altona North Shopping Precinct.
Altona North Shopping Precinct.
Altona Beach Market. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil
Altona Beach Market. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayCityCouncil
Birdcage Altona Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/birdcagecafe
Birdcage Altona Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/birdcagecafe
Hopheads bar. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hopheadsAU/
Hopheads bar. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hopheadsAU/

Primary and Secondary Schools in Altona

There are many educational facilities for families to attend.

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St Mary's Primary School

St. Mary's School first opened its doors on the 31st January, 1928 enrolling only 50 students. The school now has a population of 290 children and twelve classroom teachers.

Altona College

A public government school teaching children from early learning, to primary education through to secondary college.

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Altona Primary School

Altona Primary school is a co-educational facility teaching children from grades prep foundation through to grade six.

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Altona College entrance.
Altona Primary School. Credit image: https://arkit.com.au/projects/altona-primary-school-library
Altona Primary School. Credit image: https://arkit.com.au/projects/altona-primary-school-library
Bayside P12_College Altona North
Bayside P12_College Altona North

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