Average rent in Point Cook - North West, VIC — 2026

Point Cook - North West is part of the Wyndham council area and sits 22km out from the Melbourne CBD, with around 9,565 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Victoria median of $363/week. About 32% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,565

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Melbourne
22 km
Households renting
32%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
52%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Wyndham

Renting in Point Cook - North West

Point Cook - North West commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 10% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (66% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 9,565, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Point Cook - North West is 22km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Point Cook - North West?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Point Cook - North West, VIC was $400. 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 - North West rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Point Cook - North West came in at $400 — 10% above. Point Cook - North West sits 22km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Point Cook - North West have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Point Cook - North West's $400/week (ABS 2021): Croydon - West, Diggers Rest, Maribyrnong. On the higher end, you've got Cranbourne East - South, Hawthorn - North, Point Cook - East. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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