Area profile · Greater Melbourne
Point Cook - East has an estimated 21,934 residents, up 13.8% since the 2021 Census, with 56 projects tracked in the area around Point Cook - East.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Point Cook - East Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 20 kilometres west-southwest from Melbourne CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 21,934 as of Aug 2026, an increase of 2,660 people (13.8%) from the 2021 Census count of 19,274 people. The estimate combines the ABS figure of 21,797 as of June 2025 with 223 validated new addresses since the Census date. The area has a well-educated, culturally diverse population, with a high proportion born overseas, above-average median household income, a notable 35 to 44yo presence, strong mortgage holder representation and a very high proportion of married families. Its population growth ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
Children and working age residents are prominent, and households are largely families and couples with children. The area is recognised for natural beauty and a serene setting among wetlands, parks and nature reserves, with family-oriented amenities including schools, shopping centres and leisure facilities.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 808 in 2001 and 21,797 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 21,934 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 21.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.8%.
Point Cook - East ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for population growth and the 97th for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Point Cook - East is $546 a week, little changed over 12 months to Sep 2025 and 7% below Greater Melbourne.
7% below Greater Melbourne on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $384 in 2016, $547 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $323 in 2016, $462 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $546 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | 0.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $547 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -1.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $462 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | 0.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Wyndham | $501 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyndham, over 12 months | +0.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Melbourne - West | $511 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Melbourne - West, over 12 months | +2.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Greater Melbourne | $587 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Melbourne, over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Change in median rent, VIC, over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
AreaSearch tracks 56 projects in and around Point Cook - East, 19 of them under construction.
Infrastructure delivery to support new schools, kindergarten and open space in Point Cook South West within the East Werribee Precinct.
104 architecturally designed townhouses by Development Victoria featuring 2-4 bedroom homes designed by award-winning Rothelowman…
The Point Cook Community Hospital is a multi-storey day healthcare facility delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority and…
Major road upgrade replacing the existing roundabout with a signalised intersection, constructing a new outbound Princes Freeway exit ramp…
3,000 square metre retail and office space extension completed in November 2020 with approximately 50 additional at-grade car spaces.
A 27km transformation of the heritage-listed Main Outfall Sewer reserve into a linear parkland.
The Central Avenue Duplication involves upgrading and duplicating Central Avenue between Lunn Court and Skehan Boulevard in Altona Meadows…
Suburban Rail Loop West is the final section of the 90km orbital rail line, connecting the Sunshine transport super hub to Werribee.
Station accessibility and amenity upgrade at Williams Landing Station including a new lift on the Wallace Avenue side, new Parkiteer secure…
A 43-hectare master-planned Priority Development Zone being transformed into a major mixed-use superhub.
Completed active open space and sports reserve delivered by Wyndham City Council at Holyoake Parade, Manor Lakes.
Delivery of a new P-9 school (Yurran P-9 College, formerly known by the interim name Point Cook South P-9) and a specialist school…
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Estimated completion year of the 24 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 9, 2027 8, 2028 4, 2029 1, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2. 8 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 2.8 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 37th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 57 | ABS building approvals | 62nd percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Point Cook - East SA2 include: Point Cook South West School Enabling Works (Construction); Point Cook Community Hospital (Construction); Central Avenue Duplication and Upgrade (Planning); Suburban Rail Loop West (Planning); and Greening the Pipeline (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Point Cook - East SA2 spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Social Infrastructure, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Point Cook - East among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Point Cook - East SA2 area has seen 105 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Point Cook - East SA2's current population of 21,934 has been supported by 57 approvals on average over recent years.
The Point Cook - East SA2 has seen 2.8 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.7 approvals in Greater Melbourne. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 514 people in the Point Cook - East SA2, compared to one for every 121 in Greater Melbourne.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Point Cook - East SA2's approval levels have been consistent with the yearly average of 57, showing stable development patterns.
Over the past five years, the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 has grown by approximately 2,662 people, while 286 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 9.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Point Cook - East lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,934 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +13.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,152 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 54th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +6.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 19,274 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 2,660 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 19.04 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Point Cook - East SA2 was estimated to be approximately 21,934 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 21,797 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The point cook - east sa2 has added approximately 2,660 people and shown a 13.80% increase from the 19,274 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Point Cook - East SA2 is estimated at 1,152 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% per annum.
Population growth in the Point Cook - East SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (68.3%), Natural increase (31.7%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 68.3% of overall population gains.
Point Cook - East's young demographic places it in the bottom 12% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 12th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 24.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 54.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 33 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 17.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 21.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 7.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 5.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Point Cook - East SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 33 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Point Cook - East is 3 years younger than the Greater Melbourne 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Point Cook - East SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 17.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Point Cook - East SA2 compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 10.9% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Point Cook - East SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Melbourne. The most over-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (17.8% vs 11.8%) and 35-44 year-olds (21.5% vs 15.7%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.5% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (2.6% vs 5.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 24.7% of the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 8.1% of the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 79% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $62,931 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 66th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $75,058 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,381 | 2021 Census, weekly | 87th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $963 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 37.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,445 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 11.3% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is approximately $67,084. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $62,931.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is approximately $80,012. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $75,058.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is approximately $67,084 compared to $63,783 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $62,931 and $59,834 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is approximately $80,012 compared to $83,612 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $75,058 and $78,435 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Point Cook - East SA2's households (~34.8% / 2,018 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Point Cook - East SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $2,381/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $2,445/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $963/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Point Cook - East SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,931, with an average of $75,058. This is higher than average nationally, and compares to Greater Melbourne's median of $59,834 and average of $78,435. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $67,084 (median) and $80,012 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $8,634 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The point cook - east sa2's disposable income is $8,634 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Point Cook - East significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 77.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 12,320 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 16,614 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 12,670 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Point Cook - East SA2 has approximately 12,320 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Point Cook - East SA2 stands at 2.8%, which is 2.2 percentage points below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.9%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Point Cook - East SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (12.0% of employment), health care & social assistance (11.9%), and construction (9.0%). The relatively diverse employment base, with the top three sectors comprising 32.9% of jobs, provides economic resilience. Other significant employers include retail trade and finance & insurance.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Point Cook - East SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Point Cook - East SA2 is 77.7%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The point cook - east sa2 shows notable specialisation in finance & insurance, which employs 7.5% of the local workforce compared to 4.9% across Greater Melbourne. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The point cook - east sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.6% decline, ranking 28th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Point Cook - East places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 44.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 13.9% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 29.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 37.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 14.6% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
44.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Point Cook - East SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne.
29.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Point Cook - East SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% in Greater Melbourne.
The point cook - east sa2 ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Point Cook - East SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (26.6%), Postgraduate (14.9%), Certificate (13.9%).
37.0% of the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 14.6% in primary school, 8.4% in secondary school, 5.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Point Cook - East SA2 is 1071, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 4 schools within the Point Cook - East SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,842 students.
The point cook - east sa2 includes 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Point Cook - East features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.2 people | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 10.6% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 54.4% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 20.4% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,800 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 6,600 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 86.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.4 per family | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Point Cook - East SA2 had 5,800 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 13.8% to an estimated 6,600 households today.
The average household size in the Point Cook - East SA2 is 3.2 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 86.6% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (10.6%), group households (2.7%), and other household types (0.1%).
Of the 5,023 family households, couples with children account for 54.4% of all households, couples without children at home 20.4%, and single parent families 10.8%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the Point Cook - East SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 86.6% (versus 70.9% in Greater Melbourne). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 10.6% compared to 24.8% in Greater Melbourne. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Point Cook - East SA2 have an average of 1.4 children, matching the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 58.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.3% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
Single-person households represent 10.6% of all households in the Point Cook - East SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Melbourne of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.7% of households, below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 54.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 49.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 50.7% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 67.4% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 45.9% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Point Cook - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 49.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.1% born overseas.
The main religion in Point Cook - East was found to be Christianity, which makes up 40.9% of people in Point Cook - East. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 11.7% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.4%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Point Cook - East are Other, comprising 19.7% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's 14.6%, English, comprising 15.1% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Melbourne's 20.1%, and Australian, comprising 11.8% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Melbourne's 18.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 10.3% of Point Cook - East (vs 4.2% across Greater Melbourne), Samoan at 1.4% (vs 0.3%) and Maori at 1.6% (vs 0.3%).
54.1% of the Point Cook - East SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% across Greater Melbourne.
49.3% of the population in the Point Cook - East SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in Greater Melbourne.
0.6% of the Point Cook - East SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in Greater Melbourne.
67.4% of the Point Cook - East SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in Greater Melbourne.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Point Cook - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 35.2% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 88.5% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,200 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 80th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 48.7% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 9.8% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $401 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 16.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 14th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 25th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Point Cook - East SA2, 16.0% of homes are owned outright, 48.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 35.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 88.5% of dwellings in the Point Cook - East SA2 are houses.
In the Point Cook - East SA2, 1.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 9.8% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Point Cook - East SA2 stands at 16.0%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $2,200, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Point Cook - East SA2 is $1,683, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Point Cook - East SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 21.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 16.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Point Cook - East SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Point Cook - East SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 21.3% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% in Greater Melbourne), while renters spend 16.8% of income on rent (vs 20.5% in Greater Melbourne).
The dwelling mix in the Point Cook - East SA2 consists of 88.5% detached houses, 9.8% semi-detached dwellings, 1.7% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Point Cook - East consumes approximately 16.3% of median household income ($10,310 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Point Cook - East show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 12% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 88% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Point Cook - East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 54.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 57th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 85.0% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
Around 54.7% of people in the Point Cook - East SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.5% in Greater Melbourne.
In the Point Cook - East SA2, 3.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
5.7% of people in the Point Cook - East SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the Point Cook - East SA2 population, while in Greater Melbourne, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.6% of people in the Point Cook - East SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Melbourne,3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Point Cook - East SA2, 54.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.5%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 38 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 38th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 34 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 31st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 1,319 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 39th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 645 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 36.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 34 public transport stops within the Point Cook - East SA2.
The Point Cook - East SA2 has 1,319 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 188 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 248 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 592 m away and the nearest school 851 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 34 stops nearby, 1,319 weekly trips, access rating 38 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 22 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 592 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 851 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 914 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 924 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 926 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 996 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 6.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 9.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Point Cook - East among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Point Cook - East ranks in the 54th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Point Cook - East is $546 a week, 0.0% over 12 months to Sep 2025.
Point Cook - East lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Point Cook - East's young demographic places it in the bottom 12% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 79% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Point Cook - East significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
Educational achievement in Point Cook - East places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Point Cook - East features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Melbourne.
Point Cook - East's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Point Cook - East has an estimated 21,934 residents, up 13.8% since the 2021 Census, with 56 projects tracked in the area around Point Cook - East.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Point Cook - East.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Point Cook - East from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Point Cook - East with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.