Altona Meadows

Altona Meadows is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. Altona Meadows recorded a population of 19,160 at the.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.HistoryAltona Meadows Post Office opened on 15 March 1996 as the suburb developed.EducationAltona Meadows Primary SchoolAltona 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.Queen of Peace Parish Primary SchoolQueen 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.PoliticsAltona 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.