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Point Cook Waterfront Prices Rise 9% in First Half of 2026
Median sale prices along the Saltwater Creek frontage rose 9 per cent in the six months to June.
How we reported this
Properties fronting Saltwater Creek in Point Cook recorded a median price of $915,000 in the June quarter, up from $840,000 at the start of the year. Sales data compiled by local agents show 27 waterfront lots changed hands between January and June, with four transactions exceeding $1.1 million.
The momentum follows council approval in March for upgrades to the shared path network that runs from the creek mouth to the Point Cook Coastal Park. Buyers have cited the direct water access and the short drive to the RAAF Museum as factors in their decisions.
Named Streets and Neighbourhood Anchors
Recent contracts include a four-bedroom home at 14 Seabreeze Drive that settled at $1.05 million in May and a townhouse at 8 Estuary Way that fetched $892,000 last month. Both addresses sit inside the Sanctuary Lakes estate, where the golf course and lake edge form the main draw. Local real estate offices report consistent inquiry levels from families already living in the 3030 postcode who want to upgrade to water views without leaving the suburb.
Point Cook Town Centre, anchored by the Woolworths supermarket and the Point Cook Community Centre, supplies everyday services within a five-minute drive of most waterfront streets. The centre’s recent addition of a medical clinic and two new childcare places has removed one barrier for households weighing a move to the creek side.
Market Evidence and Next Steps
CoreLogic figures released this week list Point Cook’s overall median house price at $785,000, yet the waterfront subset trades at a 16 per cent premium. Clearance rates for creek-adjacent listings have held above 78 per cent since February, compared with 64 per cent for the rest of the suburb. Auction volumes are scheduled to rise again in August when three established homes on Promenade Circuit are listed.
Buyers considering entry should review the latest strata reports for any Sanctuary Lakes properties and book building inspections early, as stock remains limited. Local agents advise checking Domain and realestate.com.au for the next open homes on the creek front, with most inspections occurring on Saturday mornings between 10 am and noon.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.