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Point Cook - South
9 km²
A mix of large family homes and a high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Point Cook - South. This growing suburb is markedly young, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up over 32% of the population. It is a professional and well-off community, where nearly half of the adults hold a university degree and weekly household incomes are well above the national figure. This combination of young families and high educational attainment creates a distinct, upwardly mobile character in the region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a very low proportion of seniors. It has grown quickly, adding about 4,658 people since 2016 to reach a total population of 19,091.
Born overseas residents make up 58.8% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Indian (22.3%) and Chinese (6.7%) are the most common birthplaces after Australia.
Language diversity is very high, with 59.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.
Hinduism is a significant faith here, practiced by 25.5% of the population. Consequently, the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.
The community is highly qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 81.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,522, which is well above the national figure. High earnings are common, with 38.1% of households earning over $3,000 a week.
Residents are generally healthy, as the rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues are among the lowest at this level and far below the national average.
Nearly half of the population (48.6%) provide unpaid care for children, far above the state average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income ($1,187) and Year 12 completion (53.6%) are far above the national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with a typical size of 3.4 people. This is well above the national figure and reflects a high number of couples with children.
Separate houses dominate the landscape at 90.1%, and 96.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are much higher than most areas, averaging $2,167 a month.
Most people rely on cars, but 39.5% of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from just 5% in 2016.
The area is very mobile, with 54.5% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher share of the population than in most areas.
Working or looking for work is very common here, at 74.6%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, with many residents working in professional or technical roles.
The suburb is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of similar areas for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.
The local climate is slightly warmer and has much lower annual rainfall than most other areas in the state.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, the area is less walkable for other needs; many homes are far from groceries and health services.
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