Average rent in Point Cook - East, VIC — 2026

Point Cook - East is part of the Wyndham council area and sits 20km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 19,274 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $401/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 34% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$401/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
19,274

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Melbourne
20 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
51%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham

Renting in Point Cook - East

Point Cook - East is one of the more expensive parts of Victoria to rent in — the typical renter pays $401/week, around 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 63% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (88%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 20km from Melbourne, with a population of around 19,274 and a median age of 33. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Point Cook - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Point Cook - East, VIC was $401. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Point Cook - East rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Point Cook - East came in at $401 — 10% above. Point Cook - East sits 20km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Point Cook - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Point Cook - East's $401/week (ABS 2021) include Mooroolbark, Strathfieldsaye, Derrimut. Truganina - North, Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully, Dromana sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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