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VIC · Wyndham Council

Point Cook, VIC, 3030

Current weather

13.5°CRain showers

81% humidity · 32.4 km/h wind · 16.2° / 11.8° today · 3.7 mm rain

Desirability index

93.9/100

#20 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Point Cook is a larger established suburb in the Wyndham area, home to around 66,781 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,009 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-16%), roughly 45.1 offences per 1,000 residents, 10 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 57 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
66,781
Median age
33
Median household income / week
$2,392
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
1,592 of 21,724
Median monthly mortgage
$2,115
Employment rate
67%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,361 / 1,891 / 527

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3,009
Against the person
535
Against property
1,981
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 125 residents
State safety percentile
42th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-16.5%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft199
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle364
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store403
  • B49 Other Theft298
  • Other Crimes Against The Person203

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
10
Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
1,074.5
  • Alamanda K-9 CollegeCombined
  • Carranballac P-9 CollegeCombined
  • Featherbrook P-9 CollegeCombined
  • Homestead Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary
  • Point Cook Prep - Year 9 CollegeCombined
  • Point Cook Senior Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Saltwater P-9 CollegeCombined
  • St Mary of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

124 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Decision point 3
  • Lumen Christi PS/Point Cook Rd
  • Royan Mews/Sommersby Rd
  • Sanctuary Lakes SC/Point Cook Rd
  • Wallace Ave

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

57 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOARDWALK BOULEVARD, NEPTUNE DRIVE16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-FORSYTH RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOARDWALK BOULEVARD, PRINCES OUT-FORSYTH RAMP OF16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FORSYTH ROAD, FORSYTH-PRINCES IN RAMP ON16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.FORSYTH ROAD, PRINCES OUT-FORSYTH RAMP OF16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WATERHAVEN BOULEVARD, BOARDWALK BOULEVARD16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • Council Works activities occurring between 17/01/2025 and 17/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOARDWALK BOULEVARD, WATERHAVEN BOULEVARD16 Jan 2025 – 16 Jan 2027
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES FREEWAY08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

98 planning-related records

2021· 41 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a mezzanine floor for the purpose of storage in association with the 'Warehouse' and a car parking reduction of one (1) car space.
    2/40C WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of a kindergarten
    1-5 SALTWATER PROMENADE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to the endorsed plans to include a waste storage area and minor internal alterations - Buildings and works associated with the construction of a food and drink premises (KFC Restaurant), associated drive through, advertising signage, a waiver of the car parking requirements of Clause 52.06 and a waiver of the shower facilities of Clause 52.34.
    LEVEL 1 POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use as an indoor recreation facility (dance, art and music school)
    7 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Lapsed
  • Use and Development of Seven (7) Warehouses.
    22 LINMAX COURT POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for the purpose of an Indoor Recreation Facility (Badminton Sports Facility)
    16 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor
    SHOP 12/48-56 TOM ROBERTS PARADE POINT COOK 3030Withdrawn
  • Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to the Permit and Endorsed Plans to Allow Use of the Land for a Restaurant, Sale and Consumption of Liquor at the Adjoining Premises (On Premises Liquor Licence Associated with a Restaurant), Amendment to Condition 2 to Increase Liquor Operating Hours, and Addition of Condition 17 ¿ On-Site Seating Arrangements
    SHOP 11/48-56 TOM ROBERTS PARADE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to the permit preamble to include a reduction in the car parking requirement, amendment to the plans to remove the car parking from the garages to both dwellings now known as 4 and 6 Lawler Street and a reduction in the car parking requirement for both dwellings now known as 4 and 6 Lawler Street, respectively - Multi Dwelling Development & associated Residential Subdivision (Lots C1 & C2 Point Cook Town Centre).
    4 LAWLER STREET POINT COOK 3030Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Stella Maris Catholic Primary School - Buildings and works for a single storey building
    54-70 INNISFAIL DRIVE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 26 lot Subdivision, common property and creation of easements in accordance with the endorsed plans
    190 WATERHAVEN BOULEVARD POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 29 lot Subdivision, common property and creation of easements in accordance with the endorsed plans
    190 WATERHAVEN BOULEVARD POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use of the Land for a Medical Centre (Specialist Skin Care and Therapy), Reduction of the Associated Car Parking Requirement and Display of Floodlit Business Identification Signs
    108 BOARDWALK BOULEVARD POINT COOK 3030In progress
  • Boundary Realignment Between Lots 6A & 7
    40A WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing building (Golf Clubhouse)
    70 GREG NORMAN DRIVE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 - Changes to the Plans - Signage associated with a Medical Centre
    54 BOARDWALK BOULEVARD POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    9 La Coruna GardensPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Amend the permit preamble to allow for an office instead of a medical centre and amendment to the plans involving a three storey office building.
    40 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business identification signs associated with the sale of land
    315 Boardwalk BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Medical Centre and Display of Business Identification Signage
    1 EAGLES NEST WAY POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to Planning Permit to Alter the Hours of Operation under Condition 5
    280-286 POINT COOK ROAD POINT COOK 3030NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Change of Use - Dog Grooming Facility (Retail Premises)
    2 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a warehouse
    120/22-30 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land - Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    28 SIDNEY NOLAN WALK POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Externally illuminated `V¿ monopole major promotion panel sign
    5 Firth PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in the car parking requirement for a three (3) bedroom Dwelling, in association with conversion of the garage for use as a premise for a Home Based Business.
    4 LAWLER STREET POINT COOK 3030Withdrawn
  • Use of Land for the Sale and Consumption of Liquor (Cafe and Restaurant Licence)
    225-229 SNEYDES ROAD POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a Plant Nursery.
    38 Wallace AvenueLapsed
  • Change of use - Industry (Catering Services)
    46/22-30 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Three (3) lot subdivision and common property
    1/24 Aviemore WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with a Cafe and the erection and display of Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signs.
    30 TACKLE DRIVE POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Signage associated with a Medical Centre
    54 Boardwalk BoulevardNo permit required
  • Cancelled - created in error.
    54 Boardwalk BoulevardNo permit required
  • Use and Development of a Telecommunications Facility
    280-286 POINT COOK ROAD POINT COOK 3030NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Construct and display of an pylon sign incorporating both an Internally Illuminated Business Identification Sign and an Electronic Sign.
    300 POINT COOK ROAD POINT COOK 3030Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Variation of restriction in Covenant No. PS507368B Current wording of covenant: Construct, or permit to be constructed, more than one dwelling on any burdened lot. Proposed Change: Construct, or permit to be constructed, more than one additional dwelling on any burdened lot.
    8 Grandview AvenueNOD issued by a delegate
  • Extension and refurbishment of Telecommunications tower.
    4 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Created in error and cancelled the same day - Jaime
    42/22-30 Wallace AvenueNo permit required
  • Liquor license and use as a restaurant for 40 patrons
    42/22-30 Wallace AvenueNo permit required
  • Section 72 Amendment - Restaurant - amend operating hours, and shisha bar
    42/22-30 WALLACE AVENUE POINT COOK 3030In progress
2020· 57 proposals

57 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

50 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bench (14)
  • Brookdale Road/Saltwater PromenadeBus stop
  • Esperance Estate/Point Cook RoadBus stop
  • Fuchsia Crescent/Bougainvillea DriveBus stop
  • Hemsley Promenade/La Rochelle BoulevardBus stop
  • Jamieson Way/Sommersby RoadBus stop
  • Middle Park Drive/Point Cook RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

67 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Annandale Mews ParkPark
  • Baltimore Drive ParkPark
  • Bayview ParkPark
  • Boardwalk ParkPark
  • Brookdale Road ReservePark
  • Captain Drive ParkPark
  • Caraway Crescent ParkPark
  • Central ParkPark
  • Coaching Parade ParkPark
  • Crocodile ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
14
Emergency department
On site
  • Arrowhead Medical Centreclinic
  • Boardwalk Health MedicalCentrehospital
  • ClinicDunnings Roadclinic
  • Discount Chemistpharmacy
  • Doctordoctor
  • DoctorDunnings Roaddoctor
  • Infinate DentalDunnings Roaddentist
  • PharmaSaveCinnamon Grovepharmacy
  • PharmacyDunnings Roadpharmacy
  • PhysioChoice Point CookJamieson Wayphysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • POINT COOK HOMESTEAD & STABLESNH1509

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

13 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Creative Garden Early LearningBrookdale Roadkindergarten
  • Explorers Child Care Centrekindergarten
  • FutureKids Childcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningShaftesbury Boulevardchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Point Cookchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre Point Cookkindergarten
  • Greenwoodkindergarten
  • Guardian Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Kids Resort Childcare Centrekindergarten
  • Middleton Drive Kindergartenkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
161
Parks (OSM)
161

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
93.9/100
Cohort rank
#20 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Creative Garden Early LearningchildcareBrookdale Roadkindergarten
  • Explorers Child Care Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • FutureKids Childcarechildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareShaftesbury Boulevardchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Point Cookchildcarechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centre Point Cookchildcarekindergarten
  • Greenwoodchildcarekindergarten
  • Guardian Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Kids Resort Childcare Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Middleton Drive Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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