Laverton North vs Point Cook
The verdict
Point Cook rates higher for liveability (82 vs 31). Point Cook is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 5.5 km).
Scores
Laverton NorthPoint Cook
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 69 |
| Transport | 52 | 49 |
| Education | 36 | 78 |
| Liveability | 31 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 119 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 56 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $669 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 6.8% | 58.4% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 43.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 3.2 |
Growth: Laverton North High Growth · Point Cook High Growth
Property
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $775K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $530K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,521 | 359 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60,504 | 282 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,521 | 225 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 516,807 | 3,964 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 12 |
| Government | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Laverton North · Point Cook
Transport
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 122 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Laverton North | 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 | 0 | 10 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 15 |
| Parks | 15 | 158 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 42 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 85 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.6 km | 21.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Laverton North | Point Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 119 | 66,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 131 | 74,293 |
| Projected 2041 | 215 | 120,596 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.43% | 2.70% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Laverton North or Point Cook?
Laverton North has the higher transport score (Laverton North 52/100 vs Point Cook 49/100).
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