Point Cook vs Werribee
Werribee (median $641,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Point Cook ($800,000).
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Point Cook and Werribee side by side
| Measure | Point Cook | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $641,000 |
| Median unit | $581,300 | $440,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $405/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 84 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 75 | 100 |
| Population | 66,781 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 26.1°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
Werribee scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Cook (1054) sits above Werribee (1010).
- For buyers
- Werribee is the lower entry point at $641,000 median, 20% 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 1010). Point Cook also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Point Cook vs Werribee: common questions
Is Point Cook or Werribee cheaper to buy in?
Werribee has the lower median house price at $641,000, roughly 20% below Point Cook ($800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Point Cook or Werribee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Cook scores 1054 vs 1010 in Werribee. 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 Werribee?
Werribee scores 84/100 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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