Altona North flood & bushfire risk
Of Altona North’s 8,990 mapped properties, 0.1% are in a mapped flood area and 0.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Altona North’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Altona North
Flood and bushfire areas across Altona North. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Altona North
Altona North sits in the Hobsons Bay council area, which recorded 6,213 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 6,213 total. Figures are for the whole Hobsons Bay council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Altona North
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Altona North
Altona North is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 3
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Altona North
Altona North can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Altona North
At the 2021 Census, 34.9% of Altona North’s 12,962 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Altona North
Hobsons Bay council approved 826 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Hobsons Bay council area (not just Altona North). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 24-46 Westgate Drive, Altona North VIC 3025
- 7 Windsor Crescent, Altona North VIC 3025
- 1/14 Park Street, Altona North VIC 3025
- 52 Misten Avenue, Altona North VIC 3025
- 6 Angus Avenue, Altona North VIC 3025
- 29 Palm Drive, Altona North VIC 3025
- 3 Taras Avenue, Altona North VIC 3025
- 1/20 The Broadway, Altona North VIC 3025
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.