Cranbourne South
VIC 3977 · Casey
3,241 (2021) → 5,028 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cranbourne South is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3977, about 46km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $716K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 19/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Cranbourne South has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3977 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.23%), England (3.3%), Philippines (1.82%), New Zealand (1.51%), Sri Lanka (1.33%)
Top languages: Punjabi (2.44%), Malayalam (1.79%), Sinhal (1.2%), Hindi (1.17%), Filipino (0.86%)
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 1003 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cranbourne South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
Nearby (within 10km)
- Botanic Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1027
- Langwarrin Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1016
- Devon Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 986
- Barton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1020
- Woodlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1051
- St Peter's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1045
- Lighthouse Christian College CranbourneCombined · Independent · 5.1kmICSEA 1093
- St Agatha's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1047
- St Jude's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1052
- Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 985
- Elisabeth Murdoch CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1010
- Langwarrin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1022
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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
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 South
Is Cranbourne South safe?
Cranbourne South has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 5,060 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cranbourne South?
In Cranbourne South, the .
How far is Cranbourne South from Melbourne CBD?
Cranbourne South is about 45.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 124 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cranbourne South?
Cranbourne South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cranbourne South?
Cranbourne South has a transport score of 19/100 and 8 bus stops.