Botanic Ridge vs Cranbourne West
The verdict
Cranbourne West is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $860K in Botanic Ridge. Cranbourne West rates higher for liveability (86 vs 43). Botanic Ridge is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 64 |
| Transport | 43 | 52 |
| Education | 49 | 52 |
| Liveability | 43 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,739 | 19,969 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,552 | $1,856 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Botanic Ridge High Growth · Cranbourne West High Growth
Property
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $860K | $648K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $523K |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | -3.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 356 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 148 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,131 | 4,993 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Botanic Ridge · Cranbourne West
Transport
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 14 |
| Parks | 18 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | 51 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.1 km | 40.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Botanic Ridge | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,739 | 19,969 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,455 | 23,292 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,534 | 31,216 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.60% | 3.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Botanic Ridge or Cranbourne West?
Botanic Ridge has the higher residential safety score (Botanic Ridge 76/100 vs Cranbourne West 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Botanic Ridge or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $860K.
Which has better schools, Botanic Ridge or Cranbourne West?
Botanic Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Botanic Ridge 1032 vs Cranbourne West 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Botanic Ridge or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West has the higher transport score (Botanic Ridge 43/100 vs Cranbourne West 52/100).
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