AREA Profile
Altona
Coastal parks, creeks and wetlands dominate this beautiful part of Port Phillip Bay making Altona a haven for anyone keen on an outdoors lifestyle. Whether it's cycling, canoeing, boating, golf, walking, windsurfing, fishing, or even bird watching, you'll be able to pursue your passion right here in Altona.
With Williamstown just to the north and the CBD just 20 minutes further, Altona is uniquely positioned and close to the action. Yet it's less than hour from the fantastic beaches of the Great Ocean Road. The glorious You Yangs Park is also within easy reach offering extensive walking tracks, and breathtaking panoramic views.
For those more interested in indoor pursuits, Altona Gate Shopping Centre, offers multilevel specialty shopping, and is one of the closest malls to the city. Pier Street, leading down to the wide expanse of Altona beach sports more shopping options and throughout the suburb you'll find fantastic delis testifying to the strong multi-cultural influence that has made this family-friendly suburb so attractive.
Altona Facts
Fast Fact
Altona Leisure Centre is to undergo an $11.5 million redevelopment the largest ever capital works project commissioned by Hobsons Bay City Council and will be completed by December 2007.
Altona Statistics
- Median house price:
- $460,000
- Median unit price:
- $398,000
Median House prices provided by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria Ltd.
Graph data used with permission of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
AREA Highlights
; "Birdlife")
; "Park")
; "Lifestyle")
; "Foreshore")
; "Pier Street")
; "Mural")
; "Local Shop")
; "Local Flora")
Locals Recommend
Cafes & Restaurants
Melissa Cakes (34 Pier St.)
Good coffee and cakes.
Kooringal Golf Club restaurant (Wilga Av.; 9315 0855)
Fine bistro dining overlooking the greens.
Apricot Tree Cafe (85 Pier St.)
Gluten free goodies for the health conscious.
Shopping
Altona Gate Shopping Centre (Millers Rd., Altona North)
No traffic hassles if you shop local - specialty stores, supermarket shopping great food court.
Altona Wines (49 Civic Pde.)
Ripper selection of wines with regular tastings too.
Altona Fresh Fruit Centre (70 Second Av.)
Brilliant fresh fruit and old-fashioned deli.
Hotels & Bars
Millers Inn (Cnr McArthurs Road)
The chicken parma is legendary around these parts.
