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Cranbourne West

VIC 3977 · Casey

19,969 (2021) → 23,292 est. (2025) · High Growth

64
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

19,969
Population
$648K
Median house (2024)
74
Safety score
52
Transport score

Cranbourne West is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3977, about 40km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $648K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 11km inland. Cranbourne West has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.

40.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
11.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

19,969
Population
32
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,856
vs NSW median+0.3%
Bachelor degree or higher33.8%
Born in Australia54.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,983 / 182 / 932

Top countries of birth: India (12.48%), Afghanistan (3.7%), New Zealand (3.13%), Sri Lanka (2.66%), Philippines (2.34%)

Top languages: Punjabi (9.52%), Sinhal (2.33%), Hindi (2.12%), Malayalam (1.88%), Tamil (1.55%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$648K-3.0%
Median house (2024)
$523K-3.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

74
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

52
Break & enter dwelling260/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
71
Motor vehicle theft356/100k
97
Domestic assault486/100k
9
Robbery45/100k
48
Non-domestic assault240/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 997 (all categories, latest year)4,993 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

66

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

85
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 999 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Peter's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1043
  • Barton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1029
  • Quarters Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
  • Cranbourne West Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 984

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Cranbourne West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 952
  • Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 943
  • Rangebank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 975
  • Lyndhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1009
  • St Therese's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1029
  • St Agatha's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1041
  • Lyndhurst Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 937
  • Cranbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 930
  • Courtenay Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1002
  • Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 963
  • Cranbourne Carlisle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 973
  • Casey Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1093

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
44Bus
CBD commute (est.)133 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMerinda Park Railway (2.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

107 in suburbSupermarkets
1414 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3427 in suburbParks
2423 in suburbPlaygrounds
147 in suburbPools
43 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
106 in suburbGPs
33 in suburbPharmacies
139 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
7739 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalPeninsula Private Hospital (9.6 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (59.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

19

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

4
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
77
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

16

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

34
Parks
3
Nature reserves
5
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

41

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
17
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

10
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
6
OSHC
Total services16
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 15 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.80

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate3.92%
Projected population 204131,216
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Casey

Cranbourne$639K90transportLynbrook$870K70transportBotanic Ridge$753K43transportCranbourne North$733K57transportJunction VillageData not available48transportCranbourne South$660K19transport

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Frequently asked questions about Cranbourne West

Is Cranbourne West safe?

Cranbourne West has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 4,993 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Cranbourne West?

In Cranbourne West, the .

How far is Cranbourne West from Melbourne CBD?

Cranbourne West is about 40.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 133 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Cranbourne West?

Cranbourne West has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Cranbourne West?

Cranbourne West has a transport score of 52/100 and 44 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.