Altona North, Victoria

Altona North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District,[2] located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona North recorded a population of 12,152 at the 2016 census. Bordering suburbs include Altona, Brooklyn, Laverton North, Newport, South Kingsville, Williamstown North, Yarraville. In addition to Paisley Park sporting complex, Altona North is home to three parks, S J Clement Reserve - Gilligan Rd, W L J Crofts Reserve - Blackshaws Rd, Urban Forest Reserve - Grieve Pde.[3]

Altona North
Melbourne, Victoria
Altona North
Coordinates37.841°S 144.849°E / -37.841; 144.849
Population12,152 (2016)[1]
 • Density861.8/km2 (2,232/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3025
Area14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Location10 km (6 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Hobsons Bay
State electorate(s)
Federal Division(s)Gellibrand
Suburbs around Altona North:
Laverton North Brooklyn Yarraville
Laverton North Altona North Newport
Laverton Altona Williamstown North

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.[4]

Royal visit to Altona North - The Prince and Princess of Wales came to officially open the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate in the 1980s.[5]

Population

In the 2016 Census, 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%.[1]

Transport

Industry

Altona North contains one of two oil refineries in Victoria. It is owned and operated by ExxonMobil. In 1970 Don Smallgoods moved into a post modern processing works. In 2011 the Don Smallgoods factory closed when the company moved to a new factory in Castlemaine [6]

Attractions

Sport

Altona Lakes Golf Club at Paisley Park, Mason Street, is a 9-hole golf course and Driving Range.[8] 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.[9]

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

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Altona North (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  2. http://www.postcodes-australia.com/areas/vic/footscray/altona+north
  3. http://www.whereis.com/vic/altona-north/category-parks---reserves#session=MzM=
  4. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. http://isdonisgood.com.au/our-story/the-don-story/
  7. http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/the-party-is-back-in-town-20120809-23wgz.html
  8. Golf Select, Kooringal, retrieved 11 May 2009
  9. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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