Altona North is a suburb located 10 km south-west from the central business district of Melbourne. In 2016 Altona North recorded a population of 12,152 inhabitants. The suburb is under the City of Hobsons Bay governance.

Altona area is the traditional country of the Woiworung clan, who are the traditional owners of the country west of Melbourne. At this moment, for the clan Altona was a source for fresh water and food. Furthermore, the suburb was also a good place to find the resources necessary for clothing due to the fauna.

The first post office in Altona North opened in 1960. Therefore, we can say that Altona North is a recent suburb in Melbourne. It’s good to know that the Prince and the Princess of Whales came in 1980 in order to officially open the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate.

The Kororoit Creek is a good place to observe a large variety of reptile’s species, including Tiger snakes or Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard. You can also observe lot of frogs in near to the lakes of this area. Unfortunately, due to the urban development these species began rare in the area. But, if you love hiking, the Kororoit Creek Trail still a good path to see flora and fauna. You also have lot of green spaces and park in the Albanvale suburb.

You can also find three large parks in Altona North and a famous 9-hole golf course. There is another one sport complex which offer a Badminton Centre, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. In term of industry, you can note that the area contains one of the two oil refineries of Victoria.

Altona North is a suburb located 10 km south-west from the central business district of Melbourne. In 2016 Altona North recorded a population of 12,152 inhabitants. The suburb is under the City of Hobsons Bay governance.

Altona area is the traditional country of the Woiworung clan, who are the traditional owners of the country west of Melbourne. At this moment, for the clan Altona was a source for fresh water and food. Furthermore, the suburb was also a good place to find the resources necessary for clothing due to the fauna.

The first post office in Altona North opened in 1960. Therefore, we can say that Altona North is a recent suburb in Melbourne. It’s good to know that the Prince and the Princess of Whales came in 1980 in order to officially open the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate.

The Kororoit Creek is a good place to observe a large variety of reptile’s species, including Tiger snakes or Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard. You can also observe lot of frogs in near to the lakes of this area. Unfortunately, due to the urban development these species began rare in the area. But, if you love hiking, the Kororoit Creek Trail still a good path to see flora and fauna. You also have lot of green spaces and park in the Albanvale suburb.

You can also find three large parks in Altona North and a famous 9-hole golf course. There is another one sport complex which offer a Badminton Centre, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. In term of industry, you can note that the area contains one of the two oil refineries of Victoria.