Moving to Altona North (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Altona North 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 North at a Glance
| Need | Altona North |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Cafes | 28 |
| Schools | 6 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 2 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Your First Week in Altona North
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Altona North has 2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Inspired Health Chiropractic | — | — |
| Elm Rd Family Clinic | 290-298 Millers Road, Altona North | — |
Pharmacies: Guardian Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Pharmacy 4 Less, PharmaSave
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- ALDI — 124-134 Millers Road
- Aldi — 302-330 Millers Road, Altona North
- Woolworths
- Coles
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Altona North has 25 restaurants and 28 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Da Moose Cafe — 1 Kimpton Way, Altona
- Cafe Cubin — 5 Misten Avenue, Altona North
- Wolf Cafe and Eatery — 21 Lobelia Drive, Altona North
- Wolf Cafe & Eatery — 21 Lobelia Dr, Altona North VIC 3025, Australia
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 North.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Altona North has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- A. W. Langshaw Reserve
- R.J. Cooper Reserve
- Allen Street Reserve
- A.W. Bond Reserve
- Paisley Park
- Loft Reserve
If You Have Kids
Altona North has 6 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Newport Gardens Primary School | 41 Maddox Road |
| Altona North Primary School | 51 Cresser Street |
| Bayside P-12 College Paisley Campus | 33-43 Blenheim Road |
| Emmanuel College St Paul’s Campus | 423 Blackshaws Road |
| Bayside P-12 College Altona North Campus | 220-246 Millers Road |
Cost of Living in Altona North
| 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.
Should You Move to Altona North?
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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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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