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Cranbourne West

VIC 3977 • Greater Melbourne

19,969
Population (2021)
$42,744
Median Income
11.41 km²
Area
$375/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyMulticulturalOuter Southeast

About Cranbourne West

Cranbourne West is a growing family suburb of nearly 20,000 in Casey, located 41 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb developed from the 2000s as part of the Cranbourne growth corridor, featuring contemporary homes and establishing community infrastructure. Buses connect to nearby Cranbourne station.

The Autumn Place shopping centre and nearby Cranbourne Park serve retail needs. Parks and schools have established alongside the growing population. The community is diverse and family-focused, with Indian and Sri Lankan populations significant. Cranbourne West attracts young families seeking affordable contemporary homes in the southeast, accepting some distance from rail in exchange for newer housing stock.

Cranbourne West 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
-38.10°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
11.41 km²
Elevation
37m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Duff Street & Monehans Road Cranbourne West 3977 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Hall & Evans Rd Cranbourne West 3977 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$375
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

32 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,035
Census 2021
19,969
▲ 32.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,816
Income 2021
$42,744
▲ 16.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,808
Born Overseas 8,383

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,493
  • 2. Afghanistan 738
  • 3. New Zealand 626
  • 4. Sri Lanka 532
  • 5. Philippines 468
  • 6. England 353
  • 7. Pakistan 311
  • 8. Mauritius 172
  • 9. Fiji 167
  • 10. Cambodia 159

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,615
English 4,434
Indian 2,414
Scottish 913
Irish 872
Filipino 655
Chinese 571
Italian 490
German 443
Samoan 419

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,324
Both parents born in Australia
11,881
Both parents born overseas
1,872
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
34.0%
No Religion
30.4%
Islam
8.9%
Sikhism
8.4%
Hinduism
8.0%
Buddhism
4.0%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,999 (10.0%)
5-14 years
3,307 (16.6%)
15-19 years
1,070 (5.4%)
20-24 years
1,165 (5.8%)
25-34 years
3,654 (18.3%)
35-44 years
3,671 (18.4%)
45-54 years
2,097 (10.5%)
55-64 years
1,457 (7.3%)
65-74 years
974 (4.9%)
75-84 years
415 (2.1%)
85+ years
151 (0.8%)

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