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Altona Meadows is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km (11 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona Meadows recorded a population of 18,479 at the 2021 census.[1]

Altona Meadows
Melbourne, Victoria
Aerial view of Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows
Coordinates37.875°S 144.782°E / -37.875; 144.782
Population18,479 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,777/km2 (4,602/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3028
Area10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Location17 km (11 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Hobsons Bay
State electorate(s)Altona
Federal division(s)Gellibrand
Suburbs around Altona Meadows:
Laverton Altona Altona
Seabrook Altona Meadows Port Phillip
Point Cook Point Cook Port Phillip

Located partly within Altona Meadows, Cheetham Wetlands is a large park with numerous boardwalks traversing its network of lagoons. The wetlands attract large numbers of migratory birds, making it popular with walkers and birdwatchers alike.


History


Altona Meadows Post Office opened on 15 March 1996 as the suburb developed.[2]


Population


In the 2016 census, there were 19,160 people in Altona Meadows. 59.2% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were India 4.2%, England 2.6%, Malta 2.5%, Vietnam 2.3% and Philippines 2.1%. 59.6% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 3.0%, Vietnamese 3.0%, Maltese 2.7%, Greek 2.5% and Italian 2.4%. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 31.1% and No Religion 24.4%.[3]


Education



Altona Green Primary School


Altona Green Primary School is a state-run primary school established in 1990. In 2020, the school had an enrolment of 388 students from Prep to Year 6, 35.13 equivalent full-time staff; 2 principal class, 21.6 teachers (1 Leading Teacher and 1 Learning Specialist) and Education Support Officers. The school has specialist and support programs for the students, which includes; The Arts, Physical Education, Italian, STEM, Kitchen and Garden program and Literacy Intervention. The school is spacious, safe and well-maintained which attracts students from diverse multicultural and socio-economic backgrounds.[4]


Altona Meadows Primary School


Altona Meadows Primary School is a state-run primary school that first opened in 1982. The school has a stable enrolment of around 350 students from Prep to Year 6. There is a diverse multicultural and socio-economic background. Notable former pupils include Australian rules footballer Daniel Giansiracusa.


Queen of Peace Parish Primary School


Queen of Peace Parish Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school. Approximately 560 pupils from grades Prep to 6 are at the school. The school was opened in 1982. In 2011, the new gym was opened, along with a new music and performing arts centre.


Transport



Bus



Politics


Altona Meadows falls within the federal electorate of Gellibrand (currently held by the ALP's Tim Watts), the state electorate of Altona, as well as the local council area of the City of Hobsons Bay.

Typically for a working-class western suburb of Melbourne, it has consistently been a very safe area for the ALP. However, as new housing estates have been established within the area and it becomes increasingly middle-class, it witnessed some larger-than-average swings towards the Liberals during the Howard years (despite remaining solidly Labor).


Notable residents



See also



References


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Altona Meadows (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 13 April 2021
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Altona Meadows (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  4. http://www.altonagreen.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2020-Annual-Report.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  5. "Reference at www.dailytelegraph.com.au".



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Altona Meadows ist eine Vorstadt von Melbourne in Australien, 17 km südwestlich des Stadtzentrums von Melbourne. Seine Local Government Area ist Hobsons Bay. Bei der Volkszählung 2016 wurde eine Bevölkerungszahl von 19.160 ermittelt.[1]
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