Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
7 Neptune Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Point Cook is a growing western suburbs area with a solid public schooling pathway through its local primary and the expanding Alamanda College secondary. Several independent and Catholic alternatives exist within 5 km, offering families choice across sectors.
Likely public catchment
Point Cook is zoned primarily for Point Cook Primary School and Alamanda College (secondary), though catchment boundaries should be verified with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or local DET office.
Nearby schools
Point Cook Primary School
In catchmentAlamanda College
In catchmentWestbourne Grammar School
Santa Maria College
Heathdale Christian College
Seabrook Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Point Cook is located in Melbourne's outer west with relatively good traffic flow on most days. The area benefits from proximity to major arterial routes but can experience congestion during peak hours, particularly on the West Gate Freeway approach.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6:30pm) peaks see increased traffic on westbound approach routes to Point Cook, particularly affecting access to the West Gate Freeway and Princes Freeway. Reverse peak flows are generally lighter.
Public Transport
Point Cook Station (V-Line and local bus services) is approximately 2-3km away, accessible via local bus routes. Regular bus connections available on masters Road and surrounding areas.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Main Street/Boardwalk Boulevard (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Main Street/Boardwalk Boulevard
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Dunnings Road
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Dunnings Road
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Juniper Avenue/Dunnings Road
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Dunnings Road/Lennon Boulevard
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Dunnings Road/Lennon Boulevard
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Lennon Boulevard/Shaftesbury Boulevard
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Lennon Boulevard/Shaftesbury Boulevard
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Hyde Park Terrace/Shaftesbury Boulevard
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Lambeth Court/Sommersby Road
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Flood Risk
Point Cook is located in low-lying Melbourne metropolitan area with proximity to the Yarra River estuary, coastal wetlands, and local drainage systems, resulting in medium flood risk. The LSIO applies across significant portions of the suburb due to historical inundation mapping and storm surge vulnerability. Properties in Point Cook typically require careful siting, elevated floor levels, and stormwater management considerations during development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements; floor levels must be set above the 1% AEP flood level plus freeboard
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design to manage local drainage and overland flow paths
- •Building design standards including wet and dry floodproofing measures where applicable
- •Permit requirements for development in or near waterways and wetland areas (Ramsar and Corinella Marsh)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Point Cook is a coastal suburban area in Melbourne's outer west with low bushfire risk. The suburb is predominantly developed residential and industrial land with minimal bushfire-prone vegetation and benefits from coastal location and urban density. A BMO assessment and local CFA mapping should be consulted for individual properties, but BAL-LOW or exempt status is typical.
Crime & Safety
Point Cook is a growth suburb in Melbourne's western suburbs with crime rates below Victorian averages. The area experiences typical property crime patterns consistent with developing residential communities. Overall crime trends remain stable with no significant increases in reported incidents.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Point Cook is experiencing strong residential growth driven by major estate expansions (Saltwater Reserve, masterplanned communities) and town centre densification around Point Cook Town Centre. Infrastructure investment in drainage and flooding mitigation is supporting increased development capacity, with mixed-use and commercial precinct development complementing extensive residential supply in this growth area of the Wyndham municipality.
Point Cook Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMajor town centre redevelopment including retail, residential apartments, and community facilities anchored by new shopping precinct.
Determination: 2025
Saltwater Reserve Residential Estate Stage 2
2 kmLarge-scale residential estate expansion delivering 200+ dwelling lots across multiple stages in the established growth corridor.
Determination: 2026
Point Cook Masterplanned Community Extension
1.5 kmNext-stage residential precinct with mixed housing typologies including townhouses and single residential blocks.
Determination: 2024-2025
Regional Drainage & Flood Mitigation Infrastructure
1 kmCouncil-led stormwater management and drainage upgrade project supporting increased residential density across the precinct.
Determination: 2025-2026
Point Cook Retail & Business Park
2.5 kmBusiness park and retail expansion providing additional commercial floorspace to support population growth.
Determination: 2025
Residential Apartment Building - High Street
0.8 kmMedium-density residential development targeting infill opportunity in the town centre corridor.
Determination: 2026
Heritage & Conservation
Point Cook is a relatively modern outer-suburban area in Melbourne's western growth corridor with limited individual heritage listings. However, the historic Point Cook Lighthouse and the adjacent RAAF Point Cook aerodrome (significant for aviation heritage) are notable state heritage features. Most residential properties are of contemporary construction with minimal heritage overlay restrictions.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Potential view corridor protections toward Point Cook Lighthouse
- •Aboriginal cultural heritage sensitivity in coastal areas
- •Coastal protection and erosion management overlays
Nearby Heritage Items