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Cranbourne East

VIC 3977 • Greater Melbourne

24,679
Population (2021)
$40,196
Median Income
13.91 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbBotanic GardensNew EstatesYoung Families

About Cranbourne East

Cranbourne East is one of Melbourne's fastest-growing suburbs, its population surging to 24,700 in Casey, located 45 kilometres southeast of the CBD. Though lacking direct rail, the suburb features contemporary housing estates with modern designs and reasonable land sizes. The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne provides an unexpected natural treasure within the growth corridor.

The highlight is the Australian Garden at the Botanic Gardens—a world-class celebration of native plants that surprises visitors expecting typical suburban growth. Shopping is developing with the Cranbourne East Shopping Centre, while schools and community facilities establish alongside the population. Cranbourne East attracts young families seeking contemporary homes at accessible prices, who discover unexpected natural beauty in their new neighbourhood.

Cranbourne East falls under postcode 3977 and is governed by Casey Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cranbourne (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3977
Urban Area
Cranbourne
LGA / Council
Casey
Federal Electorate
Holt
State Electorate
Cranbourne (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.11°, 145.31°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
13.91 km²
Elevation
44m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    280 Berwick-Cranbourne Road Cranbourne East 3977 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

5 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
16,195
Census 2021
24,679
▲ 52.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,244
Income 2021
$40,196
▲ 10.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,274
Born Overseas 11,428

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 4,094
  • 2. Philippines 962
  • 3. Afghanistan 961
  • 4. Sri Lanka 729
  • 5. New Zealand 719
  • 6. England 535
  • 7. Pakistan 306
  • 8. Mauritius 209
  • 9. Samoa 179
  • 10. China 156

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,980
Australian 4,933
Indian 4,000
Filipino 1,208
Scottish 1,085
Irish 1,033
Chinese 605
Italian 559
Samoan 500
Sri Lankan 467

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,812
Both parents born in Australia
15,820
Both parents born overseas
1,966
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
35.4%
No Religion
25.9%
Hinduism
10.7%
Sikhism
9.8%
Islam
8.8%
Buddhism
3.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,325 (9.4%)
5-14 years
4,407 (17.9%)
15-19 years
1,624 (6.6%)
20-24 years
1,579 (6.4%)
25-34 years
3,792 (15.4%)
35-44 years
4,756 (19.3%)
45-54 years
2,480 (10.0%)
55-64 years
1,382 (5.6%)
65-74 years
1,096 (4.4%)
75-84 years
852 (3.5%)
85+ years
390 (1.6%)

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