Cranbourne West vs Lynbrook
The verdict
Cranbourne West is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $812K in Lynbrook. Cranbourne West rates higher for liveability (86 vs 77). Lynbrook rates higher for transport (70 vs 53). Cranbourne West is closer to the coast (11.1 km vs 12.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lynbrook rates higher (87 vs 74/100 in Cranbourne West).
Scores
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 70 |
| Transport | 53 | 70 |
| Education | 52 | 61 |
| Liveability | 86 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,969 | 9,121 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,856 | $2,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.8% | 43.7% |
| Born in Australia | 54.1% | 41.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.5 |
Growth: Cranbourne West High Growth · Lynbrook High Growth
Property
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $648K | $812K |
| Median unit price | $523K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.0% | 6.8% |
| 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 West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 260 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 356 | 296 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 486 | 274 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,993 | 4,780 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,013 | 1,027 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cranbourne West · Lynbrook
Transport
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 110 | 103 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 630 m |
Liveability
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 4 |
| Parks | 27 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 12.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.5 km | 37.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Cranbourne West | Lynbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19,969 | 9,121 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,292 | 9,757 |
| Projected 2041 | 31,216 | 14,258 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.92% | 1.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cranbourne West or Lynbrook?
Lynbrook has the higher residential safety score (Cranbourne West 74/100 vs Lynbrook 87/100).
Which is more affordable, Cranbourne West or Lynbrook?
Cranbourne West is more affordable, with a median house price of $648K versus $812K.
Which has better schools, Cranbourne West or Lynbrook?
Lynbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Cranbourne West 1013 vs Lynbrook 1027; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cranbourne West or Lynbrook?
Lynbrook has the higher transport score (Cranbourne West 53/100 vs Lynbrook 70/100).
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