Point Cook - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Point Cook - East's population was approximately 21,535 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,261 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 19,274. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 21,519 in June 2024 and five additional validated new addresses after the Census date. The population density was around 1,131 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Point Cook - East's growth rate of 11.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.4% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Point Cook - East in the top 10 percent of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 14,237 persons, reflecting a total increase of 66.0% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Point Cook - East when compared nationally

Point Cook - East has seen approximately 383 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, with 1916 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-20 to FY-25, including 10 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, around 12.2 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five financial years. This high demand coupled with limited new supply typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $620,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totaled $26.1 million, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Point Cook - East has significantly lower building activity, with 80.0% fewer new homes per person. This scarcity of new housing typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties in the area.

The new building activity is predominantly detached houses, at 88.0%, while medium and high-density housing accounts for 12.0%. This focus on detached housing attracts space-seeking buyers and preserves the area's suburban nature. With approximately 625 people moving to Point Cook - East per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate that Point Cook - East will gain around 14,221 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Point Cook - East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are Tribella Rise, Somerdale Heights, Point Cook South West School Enabling Works, and Jubilee. The following details those most relevant.

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Point Cook - East ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Point Cook - East has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% as of June 2025, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%. There were 12,305 residents in work by June 2025, with workforce participation at 69.9%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and construction. Finance & insurance has a particularly strong representation, being 1.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.9% compared to the regional average of 14.2%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data comparisons. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 5.8%, leading to a slight unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Point Cook - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Point Cook - East had a median income among taxpayers of $57,071 with an average level of $70,768. This was higher than the national average and compared to levels of $54,892 and $73,761 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,841 for median income and $77,923 for average income as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Point Cook - East ranked highly nationally, between the 75th and 87th percentiles. Income analysis revealed that 34.8% of residents (7,494 people) fell into the $1,500-$2,999 bracket, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 32.8% in the same category. Economic strength was evident through 37.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consumed 16.3% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 85th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

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

Point Cook - East had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in the latest Census, compared to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 16.0%, with mortgages at 48.7% and rentals at 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Melbourne metro's $1,924. The median weekly rent was $401, compared to Melbourne metro's $370. Nationally, Point Cook - East's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $401 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 86.6% of all households, including 54.4% couples with children, 20.4% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 13.4%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

Educational achievement in Point Cook - East places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational attainment in Point Cook - East is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 44.5% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.0% regionally. This includes 26.6% with bachelor degrees, 14.9% with postgraduate qualifications, and 3.0% with graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.0% of residents holding such qualifications - including 12.1% with advanced diplomas and 13.9% with certificates.

Educational participation is notably high, with 37.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 14.6% in primary, 8.4% in secondary, and 5.7% in tertiary education. Point Cook - East's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,842 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1071. The educational mix includes one primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents stood at 13.2 in 2021, below the regional average of 18.5, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Point Cook - East has 34 active public transport stops, operating between March 2021 and February 2022. These stops are served by buses only, with two routes in operation during this period. The total number of weekly passenger trips across these routes is 1,841.

Residential areas within Point Cook - East have good accessibility to transport services, with residents located an average of 248 meters from the nearest stop. During this time, service frequency averaged 263 trips per day across both routes, equating to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Point Cook - East shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 55% (~11,844 people), compared to 51.4% in Greater Melbourne.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma (5.7%) and mental health issues (4.5%), while 82.5% report being free of medical ailments, compared to 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. The area has 7.8% residents aged 65 and over (1,684 people), with seniors' health outcomes aligning with the general population's profile.

Point Cook - East 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 - East has a population where 49.3% speak a language other than English at home, and 54.1% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion with 40.9%. Hinduism stands out at 11.7%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (19.7%), English (15.1%), and Australian (11.8%). Notable differences include Indian being overrepresented at 10.3% compared to the regional average of 14.7%, Samoan at 1.4% versus 1.0%, and South African at 1.2% versus 0.3%.

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

Point Cook - East has a median age of 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Point Cook - East has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.4%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 20.7% to 21.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 14.9% to 11.4%. The proportion of residents aged 0 to 4 has also dropped, from 8.9% to 7.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Point Cook - East, with the 45-54 age group projected to grow by 104%, adding 3,013 residents and reaching a total of 5,916.