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Point Cook Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Point Cook Compares
Point Cook vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Point Cook | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,392 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,115 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Point Cook is a locality 22 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3030. It falls within the Melbourne - West region. The local government area is Wyndham.
According to the 2021 Census, Point Cook has a population of 66,781 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $2,392, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 384 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Point Cook includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,115, with 20,137 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Point Cook scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 10 schools in the Point Cook area, including Alamanda K-9 College, Saltwater P-9 College, Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College and others.
Point Cook is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Point Cook Details
| Postcode | 3030 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 66,781 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,392/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $969/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,115 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 38.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1742/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20,137 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 384 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9178086 |
| Longitude | 144.7477259 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3,848 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 2,443 (3.7%) |
| Arthritis | 2,228 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,061 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 753 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 312 (0.5%) |
| Dementia | 125 (0.2%) |
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%) |
Schools in Point Cook
Suburbs Near Point Cook
Same Postcode (3030)
More Point Cook Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.