Altona North Explained

Type:suburb
Altona North
City:Melbourne
State:vic
Lga:City of Hobsons Bay
Alternative Location Map:Australia Victoria metropolitan Melbourne
Coordinates:-37.841°N 144.849°W
Area:14.1
Postcode:3025
Pop:12,962
Elevation:18
Stategov:Williamstown
Fedgov:Gellibrand
Near-Nw:Laverton North
Near-N:Brooklyn
Near-Ne:Yarraville
Near-W:Laverton North
Near-E:Newport
Near-Sw:Laverton
Near-S:Altona
Near-Se:Williamstown North
Dist1:10
Location1:Melbourne
Image Alt:A photo of the Sundial at the Altona Memorial Park, Victoria
Local Map:yes
Zoom:12

Altona North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10km (10miles) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District,[1] located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona North recorded a population of 12,962 at the .

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.[2]

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.

The Prince and Princess of Wales officially opened the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate in their 1983 royal visit.[3]

Demographics

In the, there were 12,152 people in Altona North. 54.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Italy 4.3%, Lebanon 4.2%, Vietnam 3.4%, Greece 3.4% and Malta 1.8%. 45.2% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 13.1%, Italian 6.1%, Greek 5.7%, Vietnamese 4.3% and Maltese 1.9%. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 26.9%, No Religion 20.4% and Islam 15.9%.

Transport

Industry

The Altona Refinery, one of two oil refineries in Victoria, is located in the suburb's south-east. It is owned and operated by ExxonMobil. Altona North was home to the Don Smallgoods factory from 1970 to 2011 when it closed and moved to a new factory in Castlemaine.[4] The Toyota Australia Altona Plant was located in Altona North. Despite these high-profile closures, the entire western part of the suburb comprises the Altona North Industrial Precinct.[5]

Attractions

Sport

Altona Lakes Golf Club at Paisley Park, Mason Street, is a 9-hole golf course and Driving Range. 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 weeks. The Paisley Park sporting facility also includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, premier league soccer facility, bowling club, miniature railway and lacrosse fields.[7]

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.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Postcode for Altona North, Victoria (near Melbourne) – Postcodes Australia.
  2. Web site: Whereis.
  3. Web site: News | Australia Day honours: Former Altona mayor gets his royal dues . 25 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140301182326/http://www.maribyrnongweekly.com.au/story/1267637/australia-day-honours-former-altona-mayor-gets-his-royal-dues/ . 1 March 2014 . dead .
  4. Web site: The DON® Story – Don.
  5. Web site: Altona North Industrial Precinct Industrial Land Management Strategy . 2024-08-04 . Participate Hobsons Bay . en.
  6. Web site: The Party is back in town. 9 August 2012.
  7. Web site: Paisley Park Newport . 18 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131113114637/http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Experience_Hobsons_Bay/Parks_and_gardens/Paisley_Park_Newport . 13 November 2013 . dead .