Point Cook

Point Cook lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of the Point Cook statistical area as of November 2025 is estimated at around 71,851. This reflects an increase of 5,070 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 66,781. The change is inferred from the resident population of 71,697 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 413 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,874 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Point Cook has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of national areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to expand by 36,193 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 50.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Point Cook among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Point Cook has seen around 166 residential properties approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 832 homes. As of FY-26, 49 approvals have been recorded. On average, 7.3 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating high demand outstripping supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $517,000, targeting the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $9.2 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development compared to Greater Melbourne, where construction is 85.0% higher per person. Point Cook's new supply supports stronger demand and values for established properties due to its established nature and potential planning limitations, with an average of approximately 393 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 36,408 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth. New development consists of 77.0% detached houses and 23.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Population forecasts indicate Point Cook will gain 36,408 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Point Cook has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely influencing the area. Notable projects include Point Cook South West School Enabling Works, Suburban Rail Loop West, Point Cook Road and Central Avenue Intersection Upgrade, and Point Cook Community Hospital, with subsequent details focusing on most relevant ones.

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Employment conditions in Point Cook demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Point Cook has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.7%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 5.2%. As of September 2025, 42,166 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 71.4% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%, 1.5 percentage points lower than the regional average. Key industries of employment among Point Cook residents include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in finance & insurance, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.7% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 14.2%. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, and labour force grew by 5.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne, where employment rose by 3.0%, the labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Cook's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Point Cook has an income level above the national average according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Point Cook is $57,426, with an average income of $71,208. These figures compare to Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Point Cook would be approximately $62,164 (median) and $77,083 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Point Cook rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 37.0% of the population (26,584 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the regional figure of 32.8%. Notably, 36.5% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity throughout Point Cook. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Point Cook is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Point Cook's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Melbourne metro's breakdown of 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Cook was at 15.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.9% and rented ones at 32.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,115, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $1,924. The median weekly rent figure in Point Cook was $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Point Cook's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Point Cook features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 86.3% of all households, including 56.2% couples with children, 18.5% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 13.7%, with lone person households at 11.1% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

Point Cook shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Point Cook's educational attainment is notably higher than national and regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 45.5% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 32.0%. This high level of educational attainment positions Point Cook favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%).

Vocational pathways account for 24.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 13.5%. Educational participation is high, with 36.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.0% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Point Cook has 122 active public transport stops. These are served by buses operating along six routes. The total number of weekly passenger trips is 1,474.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 305 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 210 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Point Cook's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows Point Cook has very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 55% of the total population (~39,489 people), compared to 51.8% in Greater Melbourne.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, impacting 5.7% and 4.7% of residents respectively. 82.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.2% across Greater Melbourne. Point Cook has 7.3% of residents aged 65 and over (5,245 people), lower than the 8.3% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population.

Point Cook is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Point Cook has a population where 53.6% speak a language other than English at home, with 54.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Point Cook, comprising 38.1%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 17.2% of Point Cook's population versus 15.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (19.3%), Indian (14.5%), and English (13.5%). Samoan, Serbian, and Maltese ethnicities show notable divergences in representation compared to regional averages.

Point Cook's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Point Cook's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Point Cook has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.9%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 11.0% to 12.3%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.1% to 11.9%. The proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 has also dropped, from 8.5% to 7.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Point Cook, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group, expected to grow by 80% and reach a total of 17,832 residents.