Point Cook vs Werribee South
The verdict
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $851K in Werribee South. Point Cook rates higher for liveability (82 vs 38). Point Cook has a shorter estimated CBD commute (76 vs 93 min).
Scores
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 36 |
| Transport | 49 | 19 |
| Education | 78 | 55 |
| Liveability | 82 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,781 | 2,392 |
| Median age | 33 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $1,601 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.4% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 43.9% | 67.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Point Cook High Growth · Werribee South High Growth
Property
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $775K | $851K |
| Median unit price | $530K | $469K |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | -13.4% |
| 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 | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 359 | 502 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 669 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 225 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,964 | 5,560 |
Werribee South is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 2 |
| Government | 8 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Cook · Werribee South
Transport
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 122 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 93 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 15 | 5 |
| Parks | 158 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 42 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 85 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.2 km | 27.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Point Cook | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 66,781 | 2,392 |
| Estimated 2025 | 74,293 | 2,525 |
| Projected 2041 | 120,596 | 4,320 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.70% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Point Cook or Werribee South?
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $851K.
Which has better public transport, Point Cook or Werribee South?
Point Cook has the higher transport score (Point Cook 49/100 vs Werribee South 19/100).
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