Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
120 Dunnings Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Point Cook offers a mix of established public schools, growing Catholic options, and nearby independent schools. The suburb has solid public school infrastructure with Alamanda College serving as the secondary hub. Families should verify catchment zones and consider the range of Catholic and independent alternatives within a 5 km radius.
Likely public catchment
Point Cook is primarily zoned for Point Cook Primary School (primary) and Alamanda College (secondary); always verify current catchment boundaries via the VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Point Cook Primary School
In catchmentAlamanda College
In catchmentStevensville Primary School
St Catherine of Siena Primary School
Caroline Chisholm Catholic Secondary College
Woodleigh School
Heatherwood Heights Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
120 Dunnings Road, Point Cook is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The property has good proximity to major arterial roads including the Western Highway and is serviced by local connector roads. Traffic congestion is generally manageable outside peak hours but increases during morning and evening commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see increased traffic flow toward Melbourne CBD, particularly on Western Highway. Local residential roads experience elevated volumes during these periods due to commuter traffic, with slight delays possible at major intersections.
Public Transport
Approximately 800m to nearest bus stop serviced by local bus routes. Werribee train station is approximately 4km away, providing regional rail connectivity to Melbourne CBD.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Point Cook is located in the Werribee River catchment in Melbourne's western suburbs and has moderate flood risk, particularly in low-lying areas near the river corridor and historical wetland zones. The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to portions of the suburb. Properties should be assessed individually against current VIC flood mapping and Melbourne Water planning referral requirements.
Planning Controls
- •LSIO or SBO (Streamlined Biodiversity Overlay) may apply to properties near Werribee River and tributary wetlands
- •Flood-prone land considerations under VIC planning scheme; floor levels and finished ground levels may be prescribed
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new development
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for developments in flood-mapped areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Point Cook is a coastal suburb in Melbourne's outer west with predominantly urban and suburban development, situated near Port Phillip Bay. The area has low bushfire risk due to limited native vegetation, urban density, and coastal location, though some fringe areas near wetlands and scattered remnant vegetation warrant standard bushfire-awareness planning. Most properties fall outside the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and Bushfire Prone Area (BPA).
Crime & Safety
Point Cook exhibits crime rates below Victorian state averages, reflecting its relatively developed suburban character in Melbourne's western growth corridor. Property-related offences constitute the majority of incidents, with theft being the most prevalent category. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions year-on-year, with policing presence from Victoria Police's Western Metro Division supporting community safety.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Point Cook is experiencing substantial residential growth driven by the Alamanda master-planned estate and broader greenfield development across the precinct. Infrastructure investment including road upgrades and town centre activation is supporting the area's transition toward a more complete urban centre. Development activity remains strong with multiple residential subdivisions and mixed-use projects in approved or construction phases.
Point Cook Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMajor town centre redevelopment including retail, residential apartments, and community facilities anchoring the Point Cook strategic centre.
Determination: 2025
Alamanda Estate Stage 3 Residential
2.5 kmLarge-scale master-planned estate expansion delivering hundreds of residential lots across multiple stages in the Point Cook growth precinct.
Determination: 2026
Point Cook Road Duplication Infrastructure
1.5 kmState-funded road upgrade project to improve capacity and connectivity to support population growth and planned developments.
Determination: 2024-2025
Scattered Residential DAs - Point Cook Urban Growth Precinct
2 kmMultiple smaller residential subdivision DAs approved across the Point Cook greenfield growth area as part of broader precinct intensification.
Determination: 2024-2026
Community and Recreation Facility Expansion
1 kmLocal council-led expansion of community centres, parks and recreation facilities to support growing residential population.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Point Cook is a relatively modern outer suburb of Melbourne with limited heritage overlay. The Point Cook Homestead is the primary state-significant heritage asset in the locality, representing early European settlement and pastoral heritage. Most residential properties are post-1970s development and fall outside formal heritage protection.
Nearby Heritage Items