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Cranbourne

VIC 3977 • Greater Melbourne

21,281
Population (2021)
$36,764
Median Income
16.51 km²
Area
$342/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreRail ConnectedEstablishedSoutheastern Hub

About Cranbourne

Cranbourne is the established heart of Melbourne's southeastern growth corridor, a substantial suburb of 21,300 in Casey, located 43 kilometres from the CBD. The Cranbourne line terminates here, providing metropolitan rail access, while the suburb serves as the commercial centre for the surrounding growth areas. The heritage town centre retains character amid significant development.

Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre provides major retail, while the historic High Street offers local character. The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne nearby showcase Australia's remarkable native flora. Cranbourne attracts families seeking established housing with rail access in the southeast corridor, offering more mature infrastructure than surrounding growth areas while maintaining affordable prices.

Cranbourne 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°, 145.27°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
16.51 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    91s Spring Hill Drive Cranbourne 3977 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$342
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,627
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.7%

233 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
20,094
Census 2021
21,281
▲ 5.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,836
Income 2021
$36,764
▲ 19.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 12,580
Born Overseas 7,135

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,535
  • 2. Afghanistan 620
  • 3. New Zealand 586
  • 4. England 542
  • 5. Philippines 398
  • 6. Sri Lanka 309
  • 7. Pakistan 217
  • 8. Cambodia 184
  • 9. China 178
  • 10. Mauritius 150

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,904
Australian 5,661
Indian 1,394
Irish 1,368
Scottish 1,302
Italian 620
German 549
Filipino 516
Chinese 509
Dutch 450

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,478
Both parents born in Australia
9,949
Both parents born overseas
2,189
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
35.6%
Christianity
35.5%
Islam
7.3%
Hinduism
5.0%
Sikhism
3.7%
Buddhism
3.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,509 (7.1%)
5-14 years
2,793 (13.1%)
15-19 years
1,238 (5.8%)
20-24 years
1,567 (7.4%)
25-34 years
3,494 (16.4%)
35-44 years
3,027 (14.2%)
45-54 years
2,661 (12.5%)
55-64 years
2,358 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,648 (7.7%)
75-84 years
742 (3.5%)
85+ years
245 (1.2%)

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