Moving to Altona Meadows (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Altona Meadows in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Altona Meadows at a Glance
| Need | Altona Meadows |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Cafes | 20 |
| Schools | 5 |
| Parks | 51 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 6 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Altona Meadows
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Altona Meadows has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Medical Centre | 311 Queen Street, Altona Meadows | — |
| Cohealth Laverton | 95 Railway Avenue, Laverton | +61 3 9448 5534 |
| Radiology Imagining Solutions | 1 Dunnings Road, Point Cook | — |
| Laverton Medical Centre | 8 Neville Avenue, Laverton | +61 3 9369 5711 |
Pharmacies: PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 1-23 Central Avenue
- Aldi — 1 Central Avenue
- Friendly Grocer
- The Local Grocery Store
- Spicelines — 3 Triholm Avenue, Laverton
- IGA — 10 Aviation Road, Laverton
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Altona Meadows has 28 restaurants and 20 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Little Rosebery Cafe — 42 Rosebery Street
- Cheeky Chewies Cafe — 18 Aviation Road, Laverton
- Kyla’s Cafe — 6 Aviation Road, Laverton
- TwoTen Coffee
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Altona Meadows.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Altona Meadows has 51 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- A.B.Shaw Reserve
- Homestead Run Reserve
- Riviera Walk Park
- Woods Reserve
- Cameron Avenue Reserve
- Pipeline Reserve
If You Have Kids
Altona Meadows has 5 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Queen of Peace Parish Primary School | 62 Everingham Road |
| Altona Meadows Primary School | 78-88 Alma Avenue |
| Seabrook Primary School | 85-103 Point Cook Road |
| Lumen Christi Primary School | 260-278 Point Cook Road |
| Altona Green Primary School | 240-248 Victoria Street |
Cost of Living in Altona Meadows
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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