Glen Waverley vs Point Cook
The verdict
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $1.61M in Glen Waverley. Glen Waverley rates higher for transport (98 vs 49). Point Cook is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 15.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Point Cook rates higher (78 vs 65/100 in Glen Waverley).
Scores
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 69 |
| Transport | 98 | 49 |
| Education | 88 | 78 |
| Liveability | 95 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,642 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 40 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,918 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.2% | 58.4% |
| Born in Australia | 38.0% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Glen Waverley Moderate Growth · Point Cook High Growth
Property
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.61M | $775K |
| Median unit price | $804K | $530K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 553 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 342 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 138 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,084 | 3,964 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 12 |
| Government | 11 | 8 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,116 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Waverley · Point Cook
Transport
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 171 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 82 | 15 |
| Parks | 92 | 158 |
| Playgrounds | 40 | 42 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 85 |
| Medical GPs | 48 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.5 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Waverley | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42,642 | 66,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 44,470 | 74,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 54,841 | 120,596 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 2.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glen Waverley or Point Cook?
Point Cook has the higher residential safety score (Glen Waverley 65/100 vs Point Cook 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Glen Waverley or Point Cook?
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Glen Waverley or Point Cook?
Glen Waverley has a higher average school ICSEA (Glen Waverley 1116 vs Point Cook 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glen Waverley or Point Cook?
Glen Waverley has the higher transport score (Glen Waverley 98/100 vs Point Cook 49/100).
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