Altona, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Altona, in the Hobsons Bay City local government area.
| Locality | Altona |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hobsons Bay City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.86324 |
| Longitude | 144.81532 |
| Population | 11,490 |
| Density | 693.8 /km² |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 3018 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 14 km west-southwest |
Altona is a locality in the Hobsons Bay City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 11,490. The locality covers an area of 16.6 km², giving a population density of about 693.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Altona is located at 37.8632°S, 144.8153°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3018.
Altona sits on the northern shores of Port Phillip Bay, a stretch of coastline where the flat, sandy plains meet the gentle lapping of the water. It lies 6.9 km north-east of Point Cook, VIC (from Point Cook, VIC: bearing 48°T), and is situated 15.0 km west-south-west of Melbourne. The air here often carries a faint tang of salt, mingling with the scent of eucalypts and the distant hum of industry. Low-slung houses, many with neat gardens bursting with colourful native flowers, give way to wider streets that lead towards the coast, where a wide, crescent-shaped beach offers a place for quiet contemplation or energetic play. The light at dusk, when it paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, can make the urban fringe feel surprisingly serene, softening the edges of the built environment and casting long shadows across the sand.
The history of Altona is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, originally part of a vast pastoral run before evolving into a significant industrial centre. Early development was driven by its strategic position and access to the bay, fostering industries that shaped its character and economy for decades. While the echoes of its manufacturing past remain, Altona has also embraced its identity as a coastal suburb, with its waterfront becoming a focal point for recreation and community life. The local parks and reserves, many featuring native flora, offer a green counterpoint to the industrial heritage, providing spaces where the quiet persistence of nature can be observed, a subtle reminder of the land's enduring spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Altona, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Altona, in the Hobsons Bay City local government area.
Detailed location data for Altona includes the postcode (3018), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobsons Bay City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Altona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |