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Altona vs Altona Meadows

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 4.1 km apart, on the same open data. Altona scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

AltonaAltona Meadows
Active7446
Safety5366
Wealth3018
Value4335
Parks2650
Cafés5223
Transit99
Green space5470
Active & healthy6548
Schools nearby (OSM)3418
Median rent$385/wk $341/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,295,500$835,500
House sales this quarter3628
Population11,49018,479
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Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Altona safer than Altona Meadows?

Altona Meadows scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Altona or Altona Meadows?

Altona Meadows has the lower median house price of the two ($835,500 vs $1,295,500).

Should I live in Altona or Altona Meadows?

Altona scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Altona or Altona Meadows.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →