Point Cook - North West, VIC 3002
Close to everything Melbourne offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $400/wk Median
- 31.7% Renters
Point Cook - North West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.6k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 22.3km
- Walkability
- 7.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Point Cook - North West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Point Cook - North West is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 9,565 residents, a solid minority 31.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Point Cook - North West
Point Cook - North West Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Point Cook - North West Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Point Cook - North West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Point Cook - North West
Real questions renters ask before moving to Point Cook - North West.
How far is Point Cook - North West from the Melbourne CBD?
Point Cook - North West is approximately 22km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Point Cook - North West?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Point Cook - North West is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Point Cook - North West family-friendly for renters?
Point Cook - North West has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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