Point Cook vs Werribee South
Point Cook (median $800,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Werribee South ($850,000).
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Point Cook and Werribee South side by side
| Measure | Point Cook | Werribee South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $850,000 |
| Median unit | $581,300 | $515,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 75 | 0 |
| Population | 66,781 | 2,392 |
| Median age | 33 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 496 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.8°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Cook (1054) sits above Werribee South (1038).
- For buyers
- Point Cook is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 6% 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
- Point Cook edges out on average school ICSEA (1054 vs 1038). Point Cook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Point Cook vs Werribee South: common questions
Is Point Cook or Werribee South cheaper to buy in?
Point Cook has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 6% below Werribee South ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Point Cook or Werribee South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Cook scores 1054 vs 1038 in Werribee South. 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.
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