Altona — Units

NEUTRAL
VIC 3018 Unit Rank #42 of 206 in Melbourne
$715K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
64 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
47d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
-3.8% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.2%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.1% vacancy
Strong
#42/206 Average Structure 39 $715K

Atlaso rates Altona units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.07%, but prices declined 7.5% over the past year. Better units options may be available in Melbourne.

At $715K, Altona ranks #42 of 206 units in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 64 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Melbourne.

Altona Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-8.9%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+1.1%
Rents (12mo)
1.0%
Vacancy
41%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$652K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$591/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 3018.

Suburb Profile

Altona at a Glance

SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,861/wk
Median household
Median Age
42
Years
Mortgage Stress
27%
of income
Population Growth
+1.9%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
33.1% owned 30.4% mortgage 33.5% renting

Demographic Trends

Altona Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Altona Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altona a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Altona as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Altona and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Altona?
The current median house price in Altona, vic is $715K, with annual growth of +10.3%. Properties sell in approximately 47 days.
How fast do properties sell in Altona?
Properties in Altona sell in 47 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Altona?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Altona's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Altona?
The gross rental yield for houses in Altona is 4.2%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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