Altona Meadows

Altona Meadows is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Altona Meadows is estimated at around 18,835. This reflects an increase of 356 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,479. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 18,793 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,787 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, the suburb is expected to grow by 1,643 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 8.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Altona Meadows is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Altona Meadows recorded around 25 residential properties granted approval annually, with approximately 125 homes approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25 inclusive. As of FY-26, 12 homes have been approved so far. The area has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $388,000. In the current financial year, there have been $19.7 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Altona Meadows shows substantially reduced construction, with 86.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Relative to national averages, this activity is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets.

This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 85.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. The location has approximately 764 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Altona Meadows is expected to grow by 1,601 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Altona Meadows has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Central Avenue Duplication and Upgrade, Point Cook Community Hospital, Greening the Pipeline, and Somerdale Heights. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Altona Meadows has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Altona Meadows has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 4.8% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. There are 10,195 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation is lower at 67.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A high proportion of residents, 26.6%, work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Transport, postal & warehousing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.5% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force increased by 5.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a potential increase of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years in Altona Meadows, based on industry-specific projections applied to its employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending 30 June 2023, Altona Meadows had a median income among taxpayers of $51,989 and an average income of $59,472. These figures are lower than the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 for Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from financial year ending 30 June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $56,278 and average income would be around $64,378 as of that date. The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Altona Meadows rank modestly, between the 34th and 39th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.3% of the population (6,460 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to the regional average of 32.8%. After housing costs, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Altona Meadows is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Altona Meadows' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Altona Meadows stood at 38.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.3% and rented ones at 27.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,700, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Altona Meadows was $341, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Altona Meadows' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Altona Meadows has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.5% of all households, including 31.5% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.5%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Altona Meadows aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 24.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials, such as advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (21.0%), are held by 31.7% of residents aged 15+. Educational participation is high, with 26.0% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.4% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 4.7% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Altona Meadows has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by six routes that collectively facilitate 788 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 261 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 88%, while train usage stands at 7%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 26.6%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 112 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Altona Meadows are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Altona Meadows shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Approximately 50% of Altona Meadows' total population (~9,490 people) has private health cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues (8.5%) and arthritis (8.0%) are the most common medical conditions in the area, with 67.8% of residents declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over (4,068 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Altona Meadows was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Altona Meadows has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.9% of its population born overseas and 33.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Altona Meadows, accounting for 55.2% of people. However, Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 4.7% of the population.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Australian (18.8%), English (18.6%), and Other (10.7%). Notably, Maltese (6.1%) and Macedonian (2.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages, while Croatian is slightly higher at 1.6%.

Altona Meadows's median age exceeds the national pattern

Altona Meadows has a median age of 41 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and slightly older than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Altona Meadows has an over-representation of the 65-74 age group (11.8% locally) and an under-representation of the 15-24 age group (9.4%). According to the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.0% to 7.3%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.3% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Altona Meadows' age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 39%, adding 537 residents to reach a total of 1,912. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 68% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups.