Altona Meadows, Victoria

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Altona Meadows
Melbourne, Victoria
Population: 18,843 (2006)[1]
Postcode: 3028
Area: 10.4 km² (4.0 sq mi)
Property Value: AUD $255,000 [2]
Location: 17 km (11 mi) from Melbourne
LGA: City of Hobsons Bay
State District: Altona
Federal Division: Gellibrand
Suburbs around Altona Meadows:
Laverton Altona Altona
Seabrook Altona Meadows Port Phillip
Point Cook

Altona Meadows is a south-western suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hobsons Bay.

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.

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[edit] Education

[edit] Altona Meadows Primary School

Altona Meadows Primary School is a state-run primary school. 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. The official website is here.

[edit] See also

  • City of Altona - the former local government area of which Altona Meadows was a part.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Altona Meadows (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
  2. ^ Altona Meadows, accessed 27 November 2006

[edit] External links

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