Average rent in Altona, VIC — 2026
Altona sits in the Hobsons Bay local government area, 13km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,556 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $390/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$390/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 13,556
- Median age
- 42
- Distance to Melbourne
- 13 km
- Households renting
- 30%
- Separate houses
- 64%
- Flats / apartments
- 8%
- Born overseas
- 28%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Hobsons Bay
ABS 2021
Renting in Altona
Altona sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $390/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 68% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 30% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (64%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 42 and a population of around 13,556. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 28% of residents were born overseas. 13km from Melbourne, Altona is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.
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