Cairnlea
VIC 3023 · Brimbank
10,038 (2021) → 9,932 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cairnlea is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3023, about 17km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $939K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 13km inland. Cairnlea has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3023 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (20.99%), Philippines (4.47%), India (2.55%), North Macedonia (1.73%), Bosnia and Herzegovina (1.41%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (31.33%), Cantonese (4.04%), Tagalog (2.54%), Macedon (2.47%), Punjabi (1.71%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1023 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cairnlea Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1023
- Victoria University Secondary College-Cairnlea CampusSecondary · Government
- Cairnlea Park Primary School-Western Special Assistance Unit - LanguagePrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Deer Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 942
- University Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 999
- Victoria University Secondary College-Deer Park CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- St Peter Chanel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1012
- Albanvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 950
- Victoria University Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 967
- Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 972
- St Albans Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 950
- Jackson SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
- St Albans Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 962
- Catholic Regional College St AlbansSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 932
- St Albans Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 955
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cairnlea
Is Cairnlea safe?
Cairnlea has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,929 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cairnlea?
In Cairnlea, the .
How far is Cairnlea from Melbourne CBD?
Cairnlea is about 16.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cairnlea?
Cairnlea has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1023 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cairnlea?
Cairnlea has a transport score of 63/100 and 15 bus stops.