Point Cook vs Werribee: An Honest 2026 Comparison
Point Cook and Werribee share a council, a postcode and a freeway, and their median house prices differ by about $172,700. In the March quarter of 2026 the median house sale price was $855,500 in Point Cook and $682,800 in Werribee. That gap is the start of the comparison, not the end of it, because the two suburbs trade in different strengths.
This guide runs the numbers side by side and explains what each suburb is actually good at, based on Census, property and council data.
The numbers side by side
| Measure | Point Cook | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 66,781 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income | $2,392 a week | $1,645 a week |
| Median house price (2026 Q1) | $855,500 | $682,800 |
| Median rent (2021 Census) | $400 a week | $330 a week |
| House growth, 10 years to 2025 | 77% | 94% |
| SEIFA IRSAD score (2021) | 1,066 | 951 |
| Schools | 10 | 19 |
| Childcare services | 39 | 52 |
| Public transport stops | 124 | 275 |
| Open space parcels | 351 | 305 |
| Council facilities | 56 | 121 |
Sources: ABS Census, Victorian Property Sales Report, Wyndham City Council, ACECQA, Transport Victoria. Periods as labelled.
What the numbers actually mean
Housing. Point Cook is the newer, more expensive option. Werribee is the value option, and it grew faster over the decade (94 per cent against 77 per cent), partly because it started lower. Neither is cheap any more; the difference is what your budget buys.
Income. Point Cook's median household income is $2,392 a week against Werribee's $1,645. That $747 weekly gap explains most of the price difference, and it shows up in the SEIFA score, where Point Cook sits in the ninth decile nationally and Werribee in the third.
Schools and childcare. Werribee has more of both: 19 schools and 52 childcare services against 10 and 39. Werribee's schools are older and more varied, including established secondary campuses. Point Cook's are newer, mostly P-9 colleges. What matters more than the count is the specific zone for your address, which you can check on the official findmyschool tool.
Transport. Werribee wins clearly. It has 275 public transport stops against 124 and, crucially, train stations inside the suburb: Werribee and Hoppers Crossing. Point Cook's nearest stations sit just outside it at Williams Landing and Hoppers Crossing, which is fine if you drive or bus to them.
Safety. Both suburbs are in the City of Wyndham, and the Crime Statistics Agency publishes crime only at local government area level. That means the same LGA rate applies to both suburbs, and suburb-level crime numbers you see elsewhere use different methods. The current Wyndham rate is 5,183.8 offences per 100,000 for the year ending March 2026, down from 5,572.6 in the year ending September 2025.
What each suburb is good at
| If this is your priority | The stronger suburb |
|---|---|
| Newest housing stock | Point Cook |
| Lowest entry price | Werribee |
| Train access | Werribee |
| Higher median income area | Point Cook |
| Coastal park and beach | Point Cook |
| Larger shopping core | Werribee |
| More schools to choose from | Werribee |
| More childcare places | Werribee |
| Newer estate amenity | Point Cook |
| Established neighbourhood feel | Werribee |
Where each suburb suits
Point Cook suits families who want newer homes, estates with modern parks, and coastal access, and who accept that most trips involve a car. Buyers here pay a premium for the newer stock and the Sanctuary Lakes and coastal lifestyle.
Werribee suits first home buyers stretching for a house, renters who need train access, and families who want more schools and childcare within a smaller radius. The trade-off is older housing stock in parts and a lower median income profile.
Investors should look at yields rather than price tags. Werribee's lower entry price and larger rental stock help gross yields, while Point Cook's higher incomes and newer housing support tenant demand. Both markets are supply-affected by the wider Wyndham pipeline.
The property page has the Point Cook data in full, and the compare suburbs page extends the table to 19 suburbs including Tarneit, Truganina, Williams Landing and Hoppers Crossing.
Medians describe the properties that sold, not any particular home, and both suburbs span very different streets and estates. Crime data is LGA level only, so it cannot tell you about a specific block. School counts say nothing about quality, and neither suburb has a hospital except through Werribee's Mercy precinct. Test your actual commute, school run and shopping trip before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Point Cook or Werribee better to live in?
It depends on priorities. Point Cook has newer housing, higher incomes and coastal access. Werribee has lower prices, more train access, more schools and a larger retail and hospital precinct. Both are in Wyndham.
Is Werribee cheaper than Point Cook?
Yes. The median house price was $682,800 in Werribee against $855,500 in Point Cook in 2026 Q1, and Census rents were $330 against $400 a week, with lower median incomes in Werribee.
Which suburb has better schools?
Werribee has more schools (19 against 10) and more childcare services (52 against 39). Point Cook's are newer and mostly P-9 colleges. Check the specific zone for your address on findmyschool.
Do both suburbs have the same crime rate?
Both are in Wyndham, and the CSA publishes crime only at LGA level, so the same figure applies. Suburb-level numbers published elsewhere use different methods.
The bottom line
Point Cook and Werribee are not rivals so much as different products in the same council area. Point Cook is the newer, higher-income, car-dependent, coastal option. Werribee is the more connected, better-serviced, lower-priced option with older bones. If you can, spend a Saturday in each before you decide.
If this comparison has narrowed it to one suburb, the compare suburbs page runs the numbers across 19 suburbs, and the property page covers the buying side. Selling, renting or running a business in either suburb? Add your free listing so locals can find you.
Works Cited
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. "2021 Point Cook and Werribee, Census All Persons QuickStats." ABS, 2022, https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL22086.
- Valuer-General Victoria. "Property Sales Statistics." Land.Vic, State of Victoria, 2026, https://www.land.vic.gov.au/valuations/resources-and-reports/property-sales-statistics.
- Crime Statistics Agency. "Latest Crime Data by Area." State of Victoria, 2026, https://www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au.
- Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. "National Registers." ACECQA, 2026, https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers.
- Wyndham City Council. "Facilities and Services Open Data." Wyndham City Council, 2026, https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au.