Point Cook vs Williams Landing
The verdict
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $797K in Williams Landing. Point Cook rates higher for liveability (82 vs 77). Williams Landing rates higher for transport (96 vs 49). Point Cook is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Point Cook rates higher (78 vs 56/100 in Williams Landing).
Scores
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 85 |
| Transport | 49 | 96 |
| Education | 78 | 81 |
| Liveability | 82 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,781 | 9,448 |
| Median age | 33 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $2,582 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.4% | 64.1% |
| Born in Australia | 43.9% | 36.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Growth: Point Cook High Growth · Williams Landing High Growth
Property
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $775K | $797K |
| Median unit price | $530K | $421K |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| 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 | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 359 | 561 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 282 | 497 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 225 | 243 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,964 | 5,483 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 0 |
| Government | 8 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Cook · Williams Landing
Transport
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 122 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 950 m |
Liveability
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 158 | 33 |
| Playgrounds | 42 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 85 | 21 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.2 km | 20.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Point Cook | Williams Landing | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 66,781 | 9,448 |
| Estimated 2025 | 74,293 | 10,400 |
| Projected 2041 | 120,596 | 17,062 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.70% | 2.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Point Cook or Williams Landing?
Point Cook has the higher residential safety score (Point Cook 78/100 vs Williams Landing 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Point Cook or Williams Landing?
Point Cook is more affordable, with a median house price of $775K versus $797K.
Which has better public transport, Point Cook or Williams Landing?
Williams Landing has the higher transport score (Point Cook 49/100 vs Williams Landing 96/100).
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