Cranbourne East vs Junction Village
The verdict
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $714K in Cranbourne East. Cranbourne East rates higher for education (58 vs 41). Junction Village is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 12.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cranbourne East rates higher (79 vs 44/100 in Junction Village).
Scores
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 54 |
| Transport | 53 | 48 |
| Education | 58 | 41 |
| Liveability | 85 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,679 | 1,051 |
| Median age | 31 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,912 | $1,080 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.8% | 16.0% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cranbourne East High Growth · Junction Village High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $714K | $620K |
| Median unit price | $477K | $340K |
| House price YoY | 1.8% | Data not available |
| 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 | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 856 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,898 | 5,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne East · Junction Village
Transport
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 146 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 35 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 18 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.0 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 44.6 km | 45.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne East | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,679 | 1,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 26,055 | 1,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 38,578 | 1,643 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.37% | 11.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne East or Junction Village?
Cranbourne East has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne East 79/100 vs Junction Village 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne East or Junction Village?
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $714K.
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne East or Junction Village?
Cranbourne East has the higher transport score (Cranbourne East 53/100 vs Junction Village 48/100).
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