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Point Cook

VIC 3030 • Greater Melbourne

66,781
Population (2021)
$124,384
Median Household Income
44.99 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyGrowth SuburbMulticulturalCoastalSuburban
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About Point Cook

Point Cook is a large planned suburb on Port Phillip Bay, about 22 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Wyndham. The 2021 Census counted 66,781 residents, up from 49,929 in 2016, and the median age was 33. About 27 per cent of residents were children under 15, households averaged 3.2 people, and the median weekly household income was $2,392. Housing is arranged in master-planned estates, with local centres at Sanctuary Lakes and Point Cook Town Centre rather than one old high street.

There is no railway station in Point Cook. CDC Melbourne buses 494, 495 and 497 run to Williams Landing on the Werribee line, and route 496 links Sanctuary Lakes with Laverton Station. Point Cook Coastal Park offers wetlands, walking tracks and a bay beach along the southern edge. That same coastline includes RAAF Base Point Cook, the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, and the RAAF Museum.

Point Cook falls under postcode 3030 and is governed by the Wyndham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gellibrand, while state elections fall under the Point Cook (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3030
Urban Area
Werribee - Whyndam Vale
LGA / Council
Wyndham
Federal Electorate
Gellibrand
State Electorate
Point Cook (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.91°, 144.74°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
44.99 km²
Population Density
1,484 /km²
Elevation
15m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Point Cook for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$800K
176 sales · ▲ 3.9% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$581K
16 sales · ▲ 4.3% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3030

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3030, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,829
Median 2023–24
$61,527
▲ 21.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,383

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3030; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

Personal Income 2016
$42,692
Personal Income 2021
$50,388
▲ 18.0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$50,388 / yr
$969/wk
Household
$124,384 / yr
$2392/wk
Family
$128,336 / yr
$2468/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,115
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.2%

27 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Williams Landing
3.9 km
45 min

Bus Services

  • Route 494, 495, 497 — Williams Landing Station 10-20 min
  • Route 496 — Laverton Station 15-25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
No direct train. Bus to Williams Landing, then about 30 min to Flinders Street on the Werribee line.
By Car (Peak)
40-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ About 22 km south-west of the CBD via the Princes Freeway. There is no station in the suburb, so the usual public transport trip starts with a bus.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Each estate has footpaths and a local centre, but the suburb is large and most trips need a car or a bus to the station.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre Shop 1Cnr Point Cook Road & Jamieson Way Point Cook 3030 VIC

🎓 Schools

👥 Population of Point Cook

Census 2016
49,929
Census 2021
66,781
▲ 33.8% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~89,320

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Wyndham Local Government Area, which contains Point Cook. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
382 / 100k
2yr Up 81.0% 10yr Down 40.3%
Motor vehicle theft
366.5 / 100k
2yr Up 93.4% 10yr Up 25.5%
Non-FV assault
219.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.7 / 100k
2yr Down 42.6% 10yr Down 43.7%
Steal from vehicle
1,050 / 100k
2yr Up 72.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Wyndham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 29,332
Born Overseas 34,795

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 9,940
  • 2. China 4,267
  • 3. New Zealand 2,500
  • 4. England 1,501
  • 5. Philippines 1,404
  • 6. Malaysia 1,243
  • 7. Pakistan 1,012
  • 8. South Africa 950
  • 9. Indonesia 897
  • 10. Vietnam 610

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Indian 11,599
English 10,762
Chinese 9,567
Australian 9,248
Irish 2,743
Scottish 2,549
Italian 2,437
Filipino 2,033
Maltese 1,277
German 1,134

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace

11,704
Both parents born in Australia
46,864
Both parents born overseas
5,343
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.8%
No Religion
28.8%
Hinduism
16.1%
Islam
6.7%
Buddhism
3.6%
Sikhism
2.5%
Judaism
0.1%

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📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
5,686 (8.5%)
5-14 years
12,617 (18.9%)
15-19 years
3,916 (5.9%)
20-24 years
3,429 (5.1%)
25-34 years
9,387 (14.1%)
35-44 years
14,938 (22.4%)
45-54 years
8,537 (12.8%)
55-64 years
4,321 (6.5%)
65-74 years
2,750 (4.1%)
75-84 years
990 (1.5%)
85+ years
211 (0.3%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Point Cook known for? +

Point Cook is known as one of Melbourne's largest planned suburbs, on the western shore of Port Phillip Bay in the City of Wyndham. It is also home to RAAF Base Point Cook, the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force, and to the RAAF Museum. Sanctuary Lakes, Point Cook Town Centre and Point Cook Coastal Park are the main local landmarks.

How far is Point Cook from Melbourne CBD? +

Point Cook is about 22 kilometres south-west of the Melbourne CBD. The drive via the Princes Freeway is typically 25 to 35 minutes outside peak, and often 40 to 60 minutes in weekday peak traffic.

Does Point Cook have public transport? +

Point Cook has no railway station. CDC Melbourne routes 494, 495 and 497 run to Williams Landing Station, about 3.9 kilometres from the middle of the suburb, where Werribee line trains take about 30 minutes to Flinders Street. Route 496 links Sanctuary Lakes with Laverton Station, and a car is the usual way to get around the estates.

Is Point Cook a good place to live? +

Point Cook suits households who want a newer family house, local shops and parks within a freeway trip of Melbourne. The 2021 median weekly household income was $2,392, and India and China were the largest overseas birthplaces. The suburb covers about 45 square kilometres, so daily life usually needs a car or a bus to the station.

What is the postcode for Point Cook? +

The postcode for Point Cook, Victoria, is 3030. It is shared with Werribee and some other Wyndham localities, so a 3030 address is not always inside Point Cook itself.

What is the average income in Point Cook? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Point Cook is about $969 per week (around $50,400 per year). The median household income is $2,392 per week and the median family income is $2,468 per week.

What is the median house price in Point Cook? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $800,000, up 3.9% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $581,300, up 4.3% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Point Cook? +

The median age in Point Cook is 33. The largest age group is 35–44 (14,938 residents, around 22%). Around 33% of residents are under 20 and about 6% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Point Cook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Point Cook is part of the Wyndham LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Point Cook? +

The population of Point Cook is 66,781 according to the 2021 Census, up 33.8% from 49,929 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Point Cook is around 89,320. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Point Cook? +

In Point Cook, the median weekly rent is $400, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,115 (2021 Census).