Cranbourne East
VIC 3977 · Casey
24,679 (2021) → 26,055 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cranbourne East is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3977, about 45km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $714K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 12km inland. Cranbourne East has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3977 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (16.59%), Philippines (3.9%), Afghanistan (3.89%), Sri Lanka (2.95%), New Zealand (2.91%)
Top languages: Punjabi (11.05%), Malayalam (2.71%), Hindi (2.66%), Sinhal (2.51%), Gujarati (2.23%)
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 1017 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Casey Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1099
- Lighthouse Christian College CranbourneCombined · IndependentICSEA 1093
- St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1073
- Casey Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
- Cranbourne East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- Marnebek SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 984
- Cranbourne East Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 983
- Marnebek School-Cranbourne East CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Peter's College - Clyde North CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Wilandra Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 987
- Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 967
- Cranbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 931
- St Agatha's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1047
- Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 949
- Clyde Creek Primary School - Specialist CampusPrimary · Government · 2.5km
- Clyde Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1031
- Cranbourne Carlisle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 963
- Ramlegh Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1038
- Mirniyan Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1021
- Clyde Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1003
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cranbourne East
Is Cranbourne East safe?
Cranbourne East has a residential safety score of 79/100, 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 3,898 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cranbourne East?
In Cranbourne East, the .
How far is Cranbourne East from Melbourne CBD?
Cranbourne East is about 44.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 121 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cranbourne East?
Cranbourne East has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1038 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cranbourne East?
Cranbourne East has a transport score of 53/100 and 61 bus stops.