Point Cook - North West
Statistical Area - sa2

Point Cook - North West lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Point Cook - North West's population was approximately 10,197 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 632 people from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,565. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses since June 2024. As of that date, the estimated resident population was 10,165. This results in a density ratio of 3,468 persons per square kilometer, placing Point Cook - North West in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, ending in June 2024, the area demonstrated a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%, outpacing metropolitan averages.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.6% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas, and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods for areas not covered by the ABS data. Considering these projections, Point Cook - North West is forecast to experience significant population growth in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas, expanding by 3,698 persons to reach approximately 13,895 by 2041. This projected increase reflects a total rise of 36.0% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Point Cook - North West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Point Cook - North West has received approximately 14 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides development approval data on a financial year basis. Between FY21 and FY25, the area recorded 74 approvals, with none reported so far in FY26.

On average, each new home built over these years accommodated about 5.8 new residents. This supply has lagged demand, leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers have focused on the premium market, with new homes averaging $803,000 in construction cost value. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Point Cook - North West has significantly lower building activity, 91.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically drives up demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, the area's activity is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints or maturity of the region. New building activity in Point Cook - North West comprises approximately 29.0% standalone homes and 71.0% townhouses or apartments.

This shift from the current housing stock (89.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles, potentially offering more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Point Cook - North West's population density is approximately 5634 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area. Population forecasts project an increase of 3,666 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Point Cook - North West has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this particular area. Notable projects include Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School with Enabling Infrastructure in Point Cook South West, Ison Road Extension, Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework, and Williams Landing Office Buildings Development - Boston Commons & Hudson Hub. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Point Cook - North West demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Point Cook - North West has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of the past year.

Employment growth in the area was estimated at 5.1%. As of June 2025, 6,201 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Point Cook - North West was 72.4%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.

Finance & insurance has particular specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while education & training shows lower representation at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 9.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. In the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.1%, labour force by 5.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 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 - North West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Point Cook - North West's median income among taxpayers was $56,478 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $70,033 during the same period. These figures are higher than Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, current estimates for Point Cook - North West would be approximately $62,188 (median) and $77,113 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Point Cook - North West rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 38.6% of the population falls within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, with a substantial proportion (36.9%) earning above $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income in Point Cook - North West, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Point Cook - North West's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 89.1% houses and 10.9% other types (semi-detached, apartments, others). Melbourne metro had 88.1% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Point Cook - North West was 14.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 53.7% and rented ones at 32.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, above Melbourne's average of $1,924. Median weekly rent was $400, higher than Melbourne's $370. Nationally, Point Cook - North West's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $400 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 87.0% of all households, including 56.0% couples with children, 19.3% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1.

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

Educational attainment in Point Cook - North West is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 44.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region average of 32.0%. This educational advantage positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%.

Vocational pathways account for 24.1% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.6% and certificates 13.5%. Educational participation is high, with 36.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest census data. This includes 14.3% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education. The area has educational provisions including Stella Maris Catholic Primary School and Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College, serving a total of 2,090 students as of the latest available data. Point Cook - North West demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1080. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Point Cook - North West has 16 active public transport stops. All these stops serve buses. There are two bus routes operating in the area.

Together, they facilitate 1,099 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport is considered good, with residents typically residing 302 meters away from their nearest stop. On average, there are 157 daily trips across all routes, which amounts to roughly 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Point Cook - North West's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Point Cook - North West shows excellent health outcomes with common conditions prevalent in both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% (~5,547 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 51.4%.

Asthma and mental health issues are most common, affecting 5.6% and 5.4% respectively. 81.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 79.2% in Greater Melbourne. The area has 7.5% seniors (765 people), with health outcomes requiring more attention than the broader population.

Point Cook - North West 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 - North West has a population where 55.2% speak a language other than English at home, with 54.2% born overseas as of the latest available data. Christianity is the predominant religion in this area, accounting for 41.2% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 16.3% versus 15.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 19.0%, Indian at 14.3%, and English at 13.3%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Serbian is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Maltese is at 1.8% versus 1.7%, and Filipino remains consistent at 3.1%.

Point Cook - North West hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Point Cook - North West's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Melbourne's 37 and the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years has strong representation at 21.0%, compared to 16.9% in Greater Melbourne and 14.2% nationally. The 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 11.9%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group grew from 11.8% to 13.7%, while the 45-54 cohort increased from 13.8% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort declined from 13.7% to 11.9% and the 35-44 group dropped from 22.4% to 21.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Point Cook - North West. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 938 people (60%) from 1,551 to 2,490. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age cohort grows by a modest 5% (90 people).