Altona Meadows vs Point Cook
Altona Meadows (median $730,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Point Cook ($800,000).
Buying in Altona Meadows or Point Cook?
Selling in Altona Meadows? The free selling guide
Altona Meadows and Point Cook side by side
| Measure | Altona Meadows | Point Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $730,000 | $800,000 |
| Median unit | $610,000 | $581,300 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 75 |
| Population | 18,479 | 66,781 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 496 mm | 487 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Altona Meadows scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Altona Meadows (1056) sits above Point Cook (1054).
- For buyers
- Altona Meadows is the lower entry point at $730,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Altona Meadows edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1054). Point Cook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Altona Meadows vs Point Cook: common questions
Is Altona Meadows or Point Cook cheaper to buy in?
Altona Meadows has the lower median house price at $730,000, roughly 9% below Point Cook ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Altona Meadows or Point Cook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Altona Meadows scores 1056 vs 1054 in Point Cook. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Altona Meadows or Point Cook?
Altona Meadows scores 28/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Altona Meadows with
Choosing between Altona Meadows and Point Cook?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.