Point Cook vs Reservoir
The verdict
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $913K in Reservoir. Point Cook rates higher for education (78 vs 72). Reservoir rates higher for transport (100 vs 49). Point Cook is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 15.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Point Cook rates higher (78 vs 43/100 in Reservoir).
Scores
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 89 |
| Transport | 49 | 100 |
| Education | 78 | 72 |
| Liveability | 82 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,781 | 51,096 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $1,541 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.4% | 47.4% |
| Born in Australia | 43.9% | 59.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Point Cook High Growth · Reservoir High Growth
Property
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $775K | $913K |
| Median unit price | $530K | $624K |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| 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
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 359 | 752 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 568 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 225 | 405 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,964 | 8,378 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 17 |
| Government | 9 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,075 | 1,021 |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Cook · Reservoir
Transport
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 100 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 122 | 310 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 520 m |
Liveability
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 10 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 36 |
| Parks | 158 | 63 |
| Playgrounds | 42 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 85 | 98 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 15.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.2 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Point Cook | Reservoir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 66,781 | 51,096 |
| Estimated 2025 | 74,293 | 55,063 |
| Projected 2041 | 120,596 | 68,924 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.70% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Point Cook or Reservoir?
Point Cook has the higher residential safety score (Point Cook 78/100 vs Reservoir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Point Cook or Reservoir?
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $913K.
Which has better schools, Point Cook or Reservoir?
Point Cook has a higher average school ICSEA (Point Cook 1075 vs Reservoir 1021; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Point Cook or Reservoir?
Reservoir has the higher transport score (Point Cook 49/100 vs Reservoir 100/100).
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