Cranbourne
VIC 3977 · Casey
21,281 (2021) → 22,392 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cranbourne is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3977, about 43km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $647K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 90/100, and is about 12km inland. Cranbourne has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3977 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.21%), Afghanistan (2.91%), New Zealand (2.75%), England (2.55%), Philippines (1.87%)
Top languages: Punjabi (4.35%), Hindi (1.57%), Khmer (1.29%), Mandarin (1.07%), Samoan (1.05%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Agatha's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
- Cranbourne Carlisle Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 963
- Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Cranbourne West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Rangebank Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 942
- Cranbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 931
Nearby (within 10km)
- Casey Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1099
- St Peter's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1045
- Marnebek SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 984
- Casey Fields Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1027
- Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 985
- Cranbourne East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1006
- Marnebek School-Cranbourne East CampusCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Cranbourne East Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 983
- Barton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1020
- Quarters Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1003
- Courtenay Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 998
- St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1073
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
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
Is Cranbourne safe?
Cranbourne has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 12,250 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cranbourne?
In Cranbourne, the .
How far is Cranbourne from Melbourne CBD?
Cranbourne is about 43.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cranbourne?
Cranbourne has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cranbourne?
Cranbourne has a transport score of 90/100 and 74 bus stops.