Cranbourne vs Cranbourne West
The verdict
Cranbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $647K versus $648K in Cranbourne West. Cranbourne rates higher for transport (90 vs 52). Cranbourne West rates higher for education (52 vs 47). Cranbourne West is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 12.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cranbourne West rates higher (74 vs 39/100 in Cranbourne).
Scores
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 64 |
| Transport | 90 | 52 |
| Education | 47 | 52 |
| Liveability | 91 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,281 | 19,969 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,477 | $1,856 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Cranbourne High Growth · Cranbourne West High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $647K | $648K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $523K |
| House price YoY | -2.4% | -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
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 564 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 672 | 356 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 879 | 486 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,250 | 4,993 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 4 |
| Government | 6 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 1,019 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne · Cranbourne West
Transport
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne | 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 | 8 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 14 |
| Parks | 40 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 11.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.1 km | 40.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne | Cranbourne West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,281 | 19,969 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,392 | 23,292 |
| Projected 2041 | 33,267 | 31,216 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 3.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne 39/100 vs Cranbourne West 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne is more affordable, with a median house price of $647K versus $648K.
Which has better schools, Cranbourne or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West has a higher average school ICSEA (Cranbourne 968 vs Cranbourne West 1019; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne or Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne has the higher transport score (Cranbourne 90/100 vs Cranbourne West 52/100).
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