Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
85 Astoria Drive
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 is a growing outer western suburb with modern public schools including Point Cook Primary and Alamanda College as the main catchment options. Catholic and independent alternatives including Caroline Chisholm and nearby independent schools provide additional diversity. Families should confirm exact catchment zones with the Department of Education, as boundary changes occur in developing areas.
Likely public catchment
Point Cook properties are typically zoned for Point Cook Primary School (primary) and Alamanda College (secondary); always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Point Cook Primary School
In catchmentAlamanda College
In catchmentSt Catherine's Primary School
Caroline Chisholm Catholic Secondary College
Werribee Secondary College
Balcombe Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
85 Astoria Drive in Point Cook is located in a developing residential area with generally moderate traffic conditions. The property has good access to major routes including the Western Freeway and Princes Freeway, though local roads experience typical suburban peak-hour congestion.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Heaths Road and access routes to the Western Freeway. Congestion is typical for outer suburban Melbourne with delays of 10-20 minutes during peak periods on main arterial routes.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to the nearest bus stops serviced by local routes. Point Cook train station (Werribee line) is approximately 3-4km away, requiring alternative transport access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Point Cook is located in the western Melbourne metropolitan area and experiences medium flood risk due to its proximity to low-lying floodplain areas, local drainage networks, and stormwater management challenges associated with urban development. Parts of the suburb fall within LSIO or equivalent planning overlays, particularly near the Werribee River and other waterways; properties in these zones face inundation from 1% AEP (100-year) flood events. Most modern developments in Point Cook incorporate flood-aware design, but older or poorly-positioned properties may face elevated exposure during major rainfall and flood events.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements; floor levels typically set above 1% AEP flood level
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention to manage local runoff and overland flow paths
- •Flood-compatible design for ground-level structures; building design standards per VIC flood guidelines
- •Notification requirements and restrictions on vulnerable uses in identified flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Point Cook is a western Melbourne suburb situated in a predominantly urban-fringe environment with limited dense vegetation. Located near the Port Phillip Bay coastline, the area experiences lower bushfire risk compared to outer western and northern suburbs. Properties are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or require high BAL ratings, though local site assessment is recommended for individual properties with significant surrounding vegetation.
Crime & Safety
Point Cook is a developing outer western Melbourne suburb with crime rates below Victorian state averages. The suburb experiences relatively low rates of serious violent crime and motor vehicle theft, with property-related offences being the most common incident type. Overall crime conditions remain stable with strong community policing presence in this growing residential area.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Point Cook is experiencing significant residential growth as part of Melbourne's outer-western suburbs expansion, with major activity focused on the Point Cook Town Centre precinct undergoing mixed-use redevelopment and multiple residential subdivisions underway within and around established precincts like Sanctuary Lakes. Supporting infrastructure, secondary education facilities and apartment development are driving intensification, reflecting broader demand for western suburbs housing and the area's position on major transport corridors.
Point Cook Town Centre Precinct
0.5 kmMajor mixed-use development including retail, residential apartments and public realm improvements in the Point Cook activity centre.
Determination: 2025
Sanctuary Lakes Estate expansion
2 kmContinuation of residential lot releases within the established Sanctuary Lakes precinct offering townhouses and single residential lots.
Point Cook secondary school and associated residential
1.5 kmNew government secondary school with integrated residential development and community facilities on Duncans Road.
Residential subdivision - Western suburbs growth corridor
3 kmMultiple small-to-medium residential developments across Point Cook and adjoining areas as part of Melbourne's western suburbs expansion.
Road and drainage infrastructure - Princes Freeway precinct
2.5 kmSupporting infrastructure works including road upgrades and drainage to service residential growth areas in Point Cook.
Residential apartments - Point Cook Parkway
1 kmMid-rise residential apartment development near major arterial roads targeting infill and town centre consolidation.
Heritage & Conservation
Point Cook is primarily a modern outer-suburban area in Melbourne's west, developed substantially from the 1980s onwards. The Point Cook Homestead, a state-listed heritage property, is the major heritage feature; most residential properties postdate heritage significance thresholds and are not individually listed. The suburb has limited heritage conservation overlays compared to inner-city Melbourne areas.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Potential permit requirement for alterations to Point Cook Homestead precinct
- •Coastal zone development controls apply near bay foreshore
Nearby Heritage Items