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85 Astoria Drive

Point Cook, VIC 3030
5 bed 3 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone Schedule 1

LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

300m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwellingTwo or more dwellingsSupported residential accommodationChild care centreNeighbourhood convenience store

❌ Prohibited Uses

IndustryBrothelAmusement parlourPetrol stationNightclub or bar
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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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

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Point Cook Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary, growing suburb
0.5 km
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Alamanda College

In catchment
secondary · publicEstablished public secondary, serves Point Cook catchment
1.2 km
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St Catherine's Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary option
2.1 km
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Caroline Chisholm Catholic Secondary College

secondary · catholicWell-established Catholic secondary
3.8 km
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Werribee Secondary College

secondary · publicMajor public secondary nearby
4.5 km
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Balcombe Grammar School

primary · independentIndependent option in region
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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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.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Western Freeway (M1)Princes Freeway (M1)Heaths RoadPoint Cook RoadPalmers RoadBoundary Road

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.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) / Scattered Flood Planning Areas

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
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban fringe with scattered vegetation, limited grassland and scattered trees; proximity to Port Phillip Bay moderates risk

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.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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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

Theft
890
Assault
320
Break and enter
240
Motor vehicle theft
180
Malicious damage
270
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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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 km
Mixed-useUnder construction

Major mixed-use development including retail, residential apartments and public realm improvements in the Point Cook activity centre.

Determination: 2025

Sanctuary Lakes Estate expansion

2 km
Residential subdivisionUnder construction

Continuation 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 km
Mixed-useApproved

New government secondary school with integrated residential development and community facilities on Duncans Road.

Residential subdivision - Western suburbs growth corridor

3 km
Residential subdivisionProposed

Multiple 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 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Supporting infrastructure works including road upgrades and drainage to service residential growth areas in Point Cook.

Residential apartments - Point Cook Parkway

1 km
Apartment buildingApproved

Mid-rise residential apartment development near major arterial roads targeting infill and town centre consolidation.

Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

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

Point Cook Homesteadstate
0.5 km
Point Cook Coastal Park (historic coastal settlement)local
1.2 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.