Average rent in Altona Meadows, VIC — 2026
Altona Meadows sits in the Hobsons Bay local government area, 17km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 18,479 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $341/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$341/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 18,479
- Median age
- 41
- Distance to Melbourne
- 17 km
- Households renting
- 27%
- Separate houses
- 85%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 33%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Hobsons Bay
ABS 2021
Renting in Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $341/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (71% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 27% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (85%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 18,479. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 33% of residents were born overseas. Altona Meadows is 17km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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