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Point Cook Postcode
Victoria
Point Cook is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 22 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Point Cook is 3030, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Point Cook has a population of 66,781 (33,476 males, 33,305 females). The median age is 33 years.
The median weekly household income in Point Cook is $2,392, with a median personal income of $969 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,115.
In terms of birthplace, 62% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are India (9,940), Other countries (3,145), and New Zealand (2,500).
44.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 51.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Point Cook shows 32,487 people employed (21,319 full-time, 9,194 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (8,597), managers (3,759), and clerical & admin (2,990).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Point Cook has an IRSAD score of 1066 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Point Cook covers an area of 38.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1742 persons per km².
Statistically, Point Cook sits within the Wyndham area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Wyndham local government area.
The federal electorate for Point Cook is Lalor (Outer Metropolitan).
The 3030 postcode is shared by Point Cook along with Chartwell, Cocoroc, Quandong, Werribee and Werribee South.
Point Cook Details
| Postcode | 3030 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 66,781 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,392/week |
| Median Personal Income | $969/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,115 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 38.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1742/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20,137 |
| Completed Year 12 | 53.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 69.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 384 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.9178 |
| Longitude | 144.7477 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 18,303 (27.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 7,345 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 24,325 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 12,858 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 3,951 (5.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 3,201 (4.8%) |
| Asthma | 1,859 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 1,403 (2.1%) |
| Arthritis | 785 (1.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 673 (1.0%) |
| Cancer | 334 (0.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 310 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 49 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 483 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6,691 (33.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9,332 (46.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3,382 (17.0%) |