Cranbourne East vs Cranbourne North
The verdict
Cranbourne East is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $715K in Cranbourne North. Cranbourne East is closer to the coast (12.0 km vs 15.5 km).
Scores
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 67 |
| Transport | 53 | 57 |
| Education | 58 | 58 |
| Liveability | 85 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,679 | 24,683 |
| Median age | 31 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,912 | $1,941 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 38.0% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 51.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Cranbourne East High Growth · Cranbourne North High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $714K | $715K |
| Median unit price | $477K | $475K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| 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
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 235 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 466 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,898 | 4,513 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,000 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne East · Cranbourne North
Transport
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 77 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 146 | 137 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 35 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.0 km | 15.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.6 km | 41.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne East | Cranbourne North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,679 | 24,683 |
| Estimated 2025 | 26,055 | 26,146 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,578 | 38,585 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne East or Cranbourne North?
Cranbourne East has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne East 79/100 vs Cranbourne North 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne East or Cranbourne North?
Cranbourne East is more affordable, with a median house price of $714K versus $715K.
Which has better schools, Cranbourne East or Cranbourne North?
Cranbourne East has a higher average school ICSEA (Cranbourne East 1035 vs Cranbourne North 1000; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne East or Cranbourne North?
Cranbourne North has the higher transport score (Cranbourne East 53/100 vs Cranbourne North 57/100).
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