VIC3028· Pop. 28,191Wyndham

ALTONA MEADOWS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$750,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

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ALTONA MEADOWS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$341/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$653k

2021

$730k

2022

$755k

2023

$742k

2025

$750k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

ALTONA MEADOWS is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.4% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,634/wk

$76k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.2%

68.5% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

35.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

460 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

17.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

73 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

18.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,044/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3028

🏫5 Primary📚1 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Seabrook Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1096

St Martin de Porres School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1080

Queen of Peace Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1064

Altona Green Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1051

Altona Meadows Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1000

📚Combined (1)

Laverton P-12 College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 924

⭐Special (2)

Western Autistic School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1042

Jennings Street School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1037

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

39/ 100

9.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1037ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

42/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 6 tram🚌 36 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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