Cranbourne vs Junction Village
The verdict
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $647K in Cranbourne. Cranbourne rates higher for transport (90 vs 48). Junction Village is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 12.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Junction Village rates higher (44 vs 39/100 in Cranbourne).
Scores
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 54 |
| Transport | 90 | 48 |
| Education | 47 | 41 |
| Liveability | 91 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,281 | 1,051 |
| Median age | 35 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,477 | $1,080 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 16.0% |
| Born in Australia | 59.1% | 77.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.2 |
Growth: Cranbourne High Growth · Junction Village High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $647K | $620K |
| Median unit price | $465K | $340K |
| House price YoY | -2.4% | 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 | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 564 | 856 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 672 | 476 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 879 | 190 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,250 | 5,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne · Junction Village
Transport
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 94 | 150 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Cranbourne | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 33 | 0 |
| Parks | 40 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 43.1 km | 45.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.8 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne | Junction Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,281 | 1,051 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,392 | 1,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 33,267 | 1,643 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.28% | 11.61% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne or Junction Village?
Junction Village has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne 39/100 vs Junction Village 44/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne or Junction Village?
Junction Village is more affordable, with a median house price of $620K versus $647K.
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne or Junction Village?
Cranbourne has the higher transport score (Cranbourne 90/100 vs Junction Village 48/100).
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