Altona North

Altona North
Suburb
The Sundial at the Altona Memorial Park, Victoria
Altona North
Interactive map of Altona North
Coordinates: 37°50′28″S 144°50′56″E / 37.841°S 144.849°E / -37.841; 144.849
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityMelbourne
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 • Total12,962 (2021 census)[2]
 • Density919/km2 (2,381/sq mi)
Postcode
3025
Suburbs around Altona North
Laverton North Brooklyn Yarraville
Laverton North Altona North Newport
Laverton Altona Williamstown North

Altona North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District,[3] located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona North recorded a population of 12,962 at the 2021 census.[2]

Bordering suburbs include Altona, Brooklyn, Laverton North, Newport, South Kingsville, Williamstown North and Yarraville. In addition to the Paisley Park sporting complex, Altona North is home to three parks; S J Clement Reserve – Gilligan Rd, W L J Crofts Reserve – Blackshaws Rd and Urban Forest Reserve – Grieve Pde.[4]

History

The Altona area was home to Kurung-Jang-Balluk Aboriginal people, of the Woiwurrung clan.

Altona North Post Office first opened on 11 April 1960 as suburban development took place. In 1966 it was renamed Beevers when a new Altona North office opened in Duke Street to the south. In 1986 Altona Gate Office replaced Beevers.[5]

The Prince and Princess of Wales officially opened the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate in their 1983 royal visit.[6]

Demographics

In the 2021 census, there were 12,962 people in Altona North. 59.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Lebanon 3.8%, Italy 3.6%, Vietnam 3.4%, Greece 2.9% and England 1.8%. 51.5% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 11.2%, Greek 5.1%, Italian 4.5%, Vietnamese 4.2% and Cantonese 1.6%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 27.2%, Catholic 26.1% and Islam 15.9%.[2]

Transport

Industry

The entire western part of the suburb comprises the Altona North Industrial Precinct, which is home to significant industrial activity, including construction, logistics, manufacturing and heavy industry.[7][8] ExxonMobil's Altona Refinery, one of two oil refineries in Victoria, is located in the suburb's south-east. Altona North was home to the Don Smallgoods factory from 1970 to 2011 when it closed and amalgamated into the KR Castlemaine factory in Castlemaine.[9] This closure, performed by George Weston Foods, which owned both companies, resulted in the loss of hundreds of jobs.[10] In 2018 it was announced that this site would be redeveloped into a residential area.[11]

The Toyota Australia Altona Plant is located in Altona North. Opened in 1978, Toyota vehicles were built there from 1994 until 2017 when Toyota ceased car production in Australia. As of 2023, the site was home to Victoria's only commercial hydrogen fuel station for the Toyota Mirai, and hydrogen fuel cell generators were being manufactured there.[12][13] Since 2018, parts of Altona North have been undergoing redevelopment from industrial zones to residential zones.[14]

Attractions

Sport

Altona Lakes Golf Club at Paisley Park, Mason Street, is a 9-hole golf course and Driving Range.[16] Also located within the Paisley Park sporting complex is Altona Badminton Centre, which opened in 1985. The badminton centre contains 12 courts and is open seven days a week. The Paisley Park sporting facility also includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, premier league soccer facility, bowling club, miniature railway and lacrosse fields.[17]

Altona Magic, the local football (soccer) team plays in the Victorian Premier League and Altona East Phoenix play in the Victorian State League 2 N/W.

  • View of houses from overpass
  • The Altona Oil Refinery
  • The former Altona North police station
  • Altona North LPO
  • Home in Altona North painted in Western Bulldogs team colours
  • Millers Road
  • Paisley Park Soccer Complex
  • Altona Gate Shopping Centre

See also

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Altona North (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Altona North (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Postcode for Altona North, Victoria (near Melbourne) – Postcodes Australia".
  4. ^ "Whereis".
  5. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 13 April 2021
  6. ^ "News | Australia Day honours: Former Altona mayor gets his royal dues". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  7. ^ Reimagining our industrial areas (PDF). Hobsons Bay City Council.
  8. ^ "Altona North Industrial Precinct | Industrial Land Management Strategy". Participate Hobsons Bay. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  9. ^ "The DON® Story – Don".
  10. ^ O'Connell, Jan (18 September 1940). "Don Smallgoods founded in 1947 - Australian food history timeline". Australian Food Timeline. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  11. ^ Efron, Zoe (19 September 2018). "A vibrant new community in Altona North - VPA". Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  12. ^ Australia, Toyota. "Hydrogen Refuelling Stations | Electrified". www.toyota.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  13. ^ "TOYOTA SET TO ASSEMBLE AND DISTRIBUTE STATIONARY HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWER GENERATORS GEH2® IN AUSTRALIA". pressroom.toyota.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Altona North Strategic Site - VPA". 28 June 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  15. ^ "The Party is back in town". 9 August 2012.
  16. ^ Golf Select, Kooringal, retrieved 11 May 2009
  17. ^ "Paisley Park Newport". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
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