Altona, VIC 3941
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $390/wk Median
- 29.7% Renters
Altona Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.6k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $390
- To the CBD
- 14.4km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Altona Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Altona for the balance it strikes — close enough to Melbourne's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 29.7% of the suburb's 13,556 residents rent.
Around Altona
Altona Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Altona Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Altona
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Altona
Real questions renters ask before moving to Altona.
Is Altona a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Altona has a 29.7% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How far is Altona from the Melbourne CBD?
Altona is approximately 13km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
What's the community like in Altona?
Locals describe Altona as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 13,556, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Altona walkable?
Altona carries a walkability score of 8.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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