The size of Altona North is approximately 14.1 square kilometres. It has 17 parks covering nearly 9.3% of total area. The population of Altona North in 2011 was 11,378 people. By 2016 the population was 12,155 showing a population growth of 6.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Altona North is 30-39 years. Households in Altona North are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Altona North work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 68.1% of the homes in Altona North were owner-occupied compared with 66.1% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $965,000.