Point Cook, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

66,781 Population 14/sq mi density

33 ft Elevation 10 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$32,752 median income, 6.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.8 / 5.0

$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

Point Cook enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.9°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	-37.9148°N, 144.7509°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012	11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.2	134 km
Aug 29, 2000	5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia	M5.0	139 km
Sep 25, 1996	32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia	M4.7	126 km
Jul 20, 2012	8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia	M4.6	130 km
Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	112 km
Jun 29, 2023	34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia	M4.4	147 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	110 km
Sep 25, 1996	26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia	M4.3	127 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	125 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	110 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	130 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	42 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	108 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	55 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	96 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	130 km
May 19, 1990	37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia	M3.5	138 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	87 km
Jul 4, 2001	7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia	M3.4	142 km
May 3, 1991	15 km W of Marong, Australia	M3.4	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (198 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
February	69°F (20°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
March	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in	Driest
April	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.9 in
June	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
August	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in

Point Cook has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.4").

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