Cranbourne South vs Junction Village
The verdict
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $716K in Cranbourne South. Cranbourne South rates higher for education (52 vs 41). Junction Village rates higher for liveability (72 vs 29). Cranbourne South is closer to the coast (7.9 km vs 9.9 km).
Scores
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 54 |
| Transport | 19 | 48 |
| Education | 52 | 41 |
| Liveability | 29 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,241 | 1,051 |
| Median age | 35 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,278 | $1,080 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.0% | 16.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.7% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cranbourne South High Growth · Junction Village High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $716K | $620K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $340K |
| House price YoY | -8.5% | 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 South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 494 | 856 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 432 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 679 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,060 | 5,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne South · Junction Village
Transport
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 149 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne South | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.6 km | 45.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne South | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,241 | 1,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,028 | 1,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,066 | 1,643 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.60% | 11.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne South or Junction Village?
Cranbourne South has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne South 47/100 vs Junction Village 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne South or Junction Village?
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $716K.
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne South or Junction Village?
Junction Village has the higher transport score (Cranbourne South 19/100 vs Junction Village 48/100).
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