Point Cook
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Point Cook, VIC 3030.
About Point Cook
Welcome to Point Cook
Point Cook sits on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne's west, roughly 25 kilometres from the CBD via the West Gate Freeway or Princes Freeway. What was once market gardens and grazing land has grown, over the past two decades, into one of Melbourne's largest and most established growth-area suburbs, with wide streets, planned estates and a coastline that its neighbours further inland simply don't have.
With a population of 66,781 and a median age of just 33, Point Cook has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers looking for space, new housing stock and easy freeway access, while still being close enough to the bay for a weekend walk along the foreshore. It borders Seabrook, Cook, Sanctuary Lakes, Altona Meadows and Landing, giving residents a broad spread of parks, shops and schooling options right on their doorstep.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Point Cook tends to revolve around its town centres, cafes and the waterfront. The suburb's various shopping precincts double as social hubs, with casual dining options ranging from bakeries and coffee roasters to family-friendly Asian, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants that reflect the area's diverse population. Weekends often mean a walk or bike ride along the Point Cook Coastal Park foreshore, or a browse through the Sanctuary Lakes precinct next door, which adds a resort-style feel with its golf course and lake.
Shopping
Point Cook's retail scene has grown alongside its population, anchored by town centres such as Point Cook Town Centre and the Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, both offering supermarkets, specialty stores and everyday services. Owen Patrick Park precinct and other local strip shops fill in the gaps for daily essentials, while bigger-format shopping and homemaker centres in nearby Altona Meadows and further along the Princes Freeway cover larger retail needs.
Getting around
Point Cook doesn't have its own train station, so most residents rely on car travel via the Princes Freeway and Point Cook Road, or bus services connecting to Williams Landing and Aircraft stations on the Werribee line for train access into the city. This car-dependency is offset by generous road infrastructure within the suburb and relatively short trips to the M1, making it a practical base for those commuting to the CBD, Werribee or the growing employment precincts of Melbourne's west.
Schools & families
Education is well catered for, with a strong network of P-9 colleges built to serve the suburb's younger demographic, including Alamanda K-9 College, Carranballac P-9 College and its Jamieson Way campus, Featherbrook P-9 College, Point Cook Prep to Year 9 College, and Saltwater P-9 College. This concentration of newer, purpose-built schools is a big drawcard for the many young families who make up Point Cook's population, and it's reflected in the median age of just 33.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's biggest natural asset is its bayside setting. Point Cook Coastal Park offers walking and cycling trails, wetlands and beach access, while the RAAF Museum at Point Cook adds a slice of aviation history to the area's open space. Numerous local parks, sporting reserves and playgrounds are scattered through the estates, and the neighbouring Sanctuary Lakes golf course and lake system provide additional recreational appeal for residents willing to venture just across the border.
The property market
Point Cook's property market remains firmly house-oriented, with detached houses making up 86% of current listings, alongside 7% townhouses, 5% land and just 2% apartments or units. The median house price sits at $855,000, having grown 8.9% recently, while units offer a more accessible entry point at a median of $490,000. Median rent across the suburb is $580 a week, reflecting steady demand from tenants drawn to the area's schools, transport links and bayside lifestyle. For buyers priced out of inner Melbourne, Point Cook continues to offer newer housing stock and family-sized blocks at a relative discount to suburbs closer to the city.
Market snapshot
Point Cook property market
Median sale price
$855k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$580
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$690k
Median
$855k
Premium
$1.25m
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
45%
Sold this year
741
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +3.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Point Cook by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Point Cook, VIC 3030.
Population
66,781
residents (2021)
Median age
33
years
Household income
$2,392
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,115
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Point Cook
Government school catchment
Carranballac P-9 College-Jamieson Way Campus
Independent & Catholic schools
Emmanuel College - Notre Dame Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Point Cook
$1.23m
21 Fennel Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$881k
42 Mowbray Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
16 Bottletree Road
Sold ~July 2026
$935k
29 Singleton Way
Sold ~July 2026
$475k
2/11 Tom Roberts Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$482k
1/45 Tom Roberts Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$445k
2/17 Tom Roberts Parade
Sold ~July 2026
$930k
10 Mint Place
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Point Cook suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Point Cook?
The median house price in Point Cook, VIC is $855k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.9%.
How much is rent in Point Cook?
The median weekly rent in Point Cook is around $580 per week.
Is Point Cook a good place to live?
Point Cook is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22 km (14 mi) south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Wyndham local government area. Point Cook is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 66,781 and 10 schools in the area.
What is the population of Point Cook?
Point Cook has a population of 66,781 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 33.
What schools are in Point Cook?
There are 10 schools in or near Point Cook, including Alamanda K-9 College, Carranballac P-9 College and Carranballac P-9 College-Jamieson Way Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Point Cook?
Properties in Point Cook take around 33 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 45%.
How much do you need to buy in Point Cook?
Entry-level properties in Point Cook start around $690k, while premium homes reach $1.25m.
What suburbs are near Point Cook?
Suburbs near Point Cook include Seabrook, Cook, Sanctuary Lakes, Altona Meadows and Landing.
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