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VIC · Casey Council

Cranbourne, 3977

Current weather

10.6°CThunderstorm

91% humidity · 32.1 km/h wind · 12.1° / 10.6° today · 18.6 mm rain

Desirability score

68.8/100

216th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Cranbourne is a mid-sized suburb in the Casey area, home to around 21,281 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 4,575 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+16%), roughly 215.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 11 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
21,281
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,477
Dwelling vacancy
5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
380 of 7,582
Median monthly mortgage
$1,627
Employment rate
56%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
682 / 1,160 / 268

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
4,575
Against the person
801
Against property
2,360
Rate per 1,000 residents
215
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 27 residents
State safety percentile
91.7th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+15.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage340
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle579
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store371
  • B49 Other Theft273
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order661

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
11
Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
963
  • Cranbourne Carlisle Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cranbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cranbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Cranbourne West Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Lighthouse Christian College CranbourneCombined
  • Lyndhurst Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Rangebank Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Agatha's SchoolPrimary
  • St Peter's CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

84 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Cranbourne Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Cranbourne Railway Station
  • Cranbourne Station
  • Cranbourne Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Council Works activities occurring between 23/06/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 50 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, CODRINGTON STREET22 Jun 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

195 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and Development of a Specialist Medical Clinic (Eye Clinic), Front Fence, Advertising Signage, Waiver in Bicycle Facilities and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    21 CRANBOURNE DRIVE CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the Premises for a Restricted Recreation Facility, Reduction in Car Parking and Alteration to Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    UNIT 2/222 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Two Dwellings and Subdivision
    25 AINSLEIGH COURT CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • VICSMART - Development of Convenience Restaurant
    SHOP 1/350-398 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24a (Vesting of Reserve)
    82P EARLSTON CIRCUIT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24a (Vesting of Reserve)
    2P EARLSTON CIRCUIT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To Vary/Remove Restrictive Covenant AE384119W and Amend Section 173 Agreement AD520529F
    6 NILE CRESCENT CRANBOURNE 3977Withdrawn
  • Section 23 (Variation of Easement) - Vary easement (E-9) shown on PS704250C in Reserves No. 16 and 17
    950I CRANBOURNE-FRANKSTON ROAD CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 37 Lot Subdivision
    30 MILOJEVIC COURT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    3 JILLIAN STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    1 WILLIAM STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    1 HAVEN COURT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    13 HUDSON STREET CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    31 MARKLIN STREET CRANBOURNE 3977In progress
  • Use and Development Comprising Accommodation (Three Attached Dwellings), Development of Shop, and Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    1 CAMMS ROAD CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to the existing Dwelling
    27 BRUCE STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Two Lot Subdivision
    5 CURTIS COURT CRANBOURNE 3977Withdrawn
  • VICSMART - Two Lot Subdivision
    26 DAMIAN COURT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use to a Place of Assembly(Shisha cafe) and associated On Premises Liquor Licence and Alter Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    5-7 CAMERON STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of Five Dwellings
    15 BAKEWELL STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Use of Land for Storage of Motor Vehicles (Store) and Sale of Motor Vehicles (Retail Premises) and Waiver from the Loading/Unloading, Bicycle Parking Facilities and Car Parking Requirements
    284 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Planning Permit PlnA00484/16 (Two Lot Subdivision)
    78 TOIRRAM CRESCENT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling and Alterations and Additions to existing Dwelling
    15 FAIRBAIRN ROAD CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage upgrade to LED Backlit Extruded Acrylic Signs
    FY 3/280 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    33 CRANBOURNE DRIVE CRANBOURNE 3977Lapsed

  • June 2021

  • Development of Three (3) Double Storey Dwellings with Associated Carparking Provision
    26 SCOTT STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    8 ARNOLD STREET CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Packaged Liquor Licence
    UNIT 8/77-83 SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24A (Vesting of Reserve)
    69-73I LESDON AVENUE CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24A (Vesting of Reserve)
    1162-1198P THOMPSONS ROAD CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 24A (Vesting of Reserve)
    101-103I LESDON AVENUE CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Business Identification Signage
    198-200 SLADEN STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four Lot Subdivision
    4 SCOTT STREET CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of 19 Three Storey Dwellings
    21 CHILDERS STREET CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    33 DUNBAR AVENUE CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    13-15 LAURIE CLEARY LANE CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of 35 Warehouses (with Ancillary Offices) and 2 Office Buildings with Associated Car Parking.
    4 MILOJEVIC COURT CRANBOURNE 3977Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Second Dwelling
    26 AVERNE STREET CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Three Dwellings
    8 HOVELL COURT CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of Six Dwellings
    152 CLARENDON STREET CRANBOURNE 3977NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

222 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • TABAdult Gaming Centre
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • ATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • Gold Sunshine Hot BreadBakery

    Unit 2 14-20 Codrington Street, Cranbourne

  • Nanak Bakery & Indian CakesBakery
  • The Cheesecake ShopBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • BOMBank

    62 High Street

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

15 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Anne Court ReservePark
  • Arleon Crescent ReservePark
  • Australian Garden - Royal Botanic Gardens CranbournePark
  • Campbell Parade ReserveNature reserve
  • Carlisle ParkPark
  • Cherryhills Drive Reserve BMX ParkPark
  • Denistoun Cres ParkPark
  • Evelyne Avenue ReservePark
  • Fenfield Street ReservePark
  • Lawson Poole ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
25
Emergency department
On site
  • Blooms The Chemistpharmacy
  • Camms Road Medical Centreclinic
  • Casey Chiropracticalternative
  • Casey Medical CentreSouth Gippsland Highwayclinic
  • Casey Wellness Centre - V & E PsychologyCamms Roadclinic
  • Chairopractic Acupuncturealternative
  • Chemist WarehouseSpringhill Drivepharmacy
  • Cranbourne Integrated Care Centrehospital
  • Cranbourne Specialist CentreHigh Streetyes
  • Dental - Peter R. Knaus / Sarath Gamagedentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • AVENUE OF HONOURNH2345

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Busy Bee CranbourneThompsons Roadchildcare
  • Busy BeesSpringhill Drivechildcare
  • Station House Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • childcareCamms Roadchildcare
  • kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
58
Parks (OSM)
39

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
68.8/100
National rank
216th in Australia
State rank
68th in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#46 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime340
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime579
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime371
  • B49 Other Theftcrime273
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime661
  • Busy Bee CranbournechildcareThompsons Roadchildcare
  • Busy BeeschildcareSpringhill Drivechildcare
  • Station House Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • childcarechildcareCamms Roadchildcare
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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