Point Cook vs Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows (median $730,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Point Cook ($800,000).
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Point Cook and Altona Meadows side by side
| Measure | Point Cook | Altona Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $730,000 |
| Median unit | $581,300 | $610,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 66,781 | 18,479 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 496 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.3°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 (0/100 vs 28/100 ), 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.
Point Cook vs Altona Meadows: common questions
Is Point Cook or Altona Meadows 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 Point Cook or Altona Meadows 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, Point Cook or Altona Meadows?
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.
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