On location – Williams Landing

ON LOCATION

Williams Landing & Point Cook , Victoria, Australia

Where are we?

Just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD is the suburb of Williams Landing and, slightly further south, Point Cook. A relatively new and rapidly growing suburb, Williams Landing is a popular location for first home buyers. Thanks to its public transport infrastructure and proximity to the freeway, it is conveniently positioned for those looking for easy access to and from the city.

Point Cook is a more established suburb, which was once the birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force. Point Cook has experienced residential and commercial development over the last 30 years and is popular suburb for those who wish to enjoy all the amenities and easy access to the beach. Lifestyle

Williams Landing offers the convenience of urban living, with easy access to shopping, amenities, public transport and plenty of eateries. Locals enjoy being able to walk to everything they need and being in a safe neighbourhood. This makes the area ever more appealing to younger families. Apartments and new designer homes are evident throughout the suburb, which adds to a sense of city-living but with a community feel and room to grow.

The more established Point Cook boasts a very family-friendly feel and offers an outdoors lifestyle much enjoyed through its many parks, outdoor activities and of course, being so close to the beach, the water. Parklands and bike tracks make their way through the suburb and are frequently used by those commuting to work as well as families enjoying an afternoon cycle.

The Market

Both Williams Landing and Point Cook have experienced strong growth over the past decade. With future developments securing their ongoing growth, both suburbs continue to attract significant interest from both owner-occupiers and investors. Aiding interest is the projected development growth over the next decade. The median house prices in Williams Landing is $661,000.

The more established Point Cook is expanding and evolving, with single dwelling modern-style homes on larger estates and proximity to schools boosting its growth. $633,500 is the median house price in Point Cook.

Top things to do

RE/MAX ACPA principal, Leon Lee, has lived in both Williams Landing and Point Cook and says both suburbs have much to offer residents and visitors.

• Start any day right with a morning walk along the beach at Point Cook Coastal Park, followed by grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many local cafés. • Keep the kids active and entertained by spending the day exploring the parks and sports reserves in Williams Landing. • Discover Airforce history at the RAAF Museum in Point Cook. • Head out on the water with fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more on the open water at Sanctuary Lakes Resort. • Play a round of golf on the championship course, designed by the Shark himself, Greg Norman.