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
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 1024
- 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 939
- University Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 995
- Victoria University Secondary College-Deer Park CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Victoria University Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 966
- St Peter Chanel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1006
- Albanvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 941
- Holy Eucharist SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 978
- St Albans Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 953
- Jackson SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 975
- St Albans Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 965
- St Albans Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 968
- Deer Park West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 988
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 1024 (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.