Altona Meadows

Altona Meadows is a residential suburb in the state of Victoria situated along its southern borders. The community, which immediately fronts Port Phillip Bay, is located some 17 kilometres west-south-west of Melbourne, the state capital. Its estimated population of 18,843 residents over a land area of 10.4 square kilometres accounts for its density.

Formerly governed by the City of Altona, the community of Altona Meadows is now part of the Local Government Area of the City of Hobsons Bay. The suburb is within the State District of Altona (in the Victorian Legislative Assembly) and the Federal Division of Gellibrand (in the Australian House of Representatives). Its neighbouring suburbs are Altona, Laverton, Point Cook, and Seabrook.

Cheetham Wetlands, a large park partly situated within Altona Meadows, is the suburb's primary local attraction. The park, which is of world environmental significance, serves as a nesting ground for a wide variety of migratory birds. This, along with the many boardwalks within the wetlands area, makes it a popular destination for bird watchers, hikers, and walkers.

Other open green spaces in Altona Meadows include Altona Green Park, AW Knight Reserve, Bruce Comben Reserve, CW Carlsson Reserve, GF Stirling Reserve, HD Graham Reserve, JF O'Brien Reserve, JJ Stewart Reserve, RK Richards Reserve, and We Rubble Reserve.