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Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Suburb (SAL)

Greater Melbourne / Casey - South

$605

Median rent / wk

Period ending Sep 2025

+1.3%

Rent growth / yr

Period ending Sep 2025

29,720

People

17 Jul 2026

+20.4%

Growth since 2021

Census

116

For sale now

indexed listings

Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026

ABS QuickStats SAL20663

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Suburb (SAL) analysis

This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 20663.

29,720

People

est. as @ 17 Jul 2026

2021 Census | 24,679 people

13.26 km²

Land area

2,241.3 /km²

Density

5.2%

Unemployment

280 /yr

Resi approvals

Situated 44 kilometers southeast of the Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Cranbourne East stands out as one of the fastest-growing residential areas in the nation. As of May 2026, the population is estimated at approximately 29,720 residents. This figure is derived from annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population updates and quarterly national address data, representing a substantial growth of 5,041 people (20.4%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded 24,679 residents. The suburb of Cranbourne East is characterized by a family-oriented demographic with a high concentration of children, working-age residents, and couples with children. The local population is exceptionally diverse, featuring a large proportion of overseas-born residents, and is well-educated relative to national averages. This robust population growth profile, combined with a strong representation of mortgaged households, makes it a highly dynamic property and demographic market.

Estimated residents are up from 24,679 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,041 people, or 20.4%.

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Data to 17 Jul 2026

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Residential supply

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Housing development & building approvals in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

The level of residential development activity in Cranbourne East was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Detail

Based on Districts analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Cranbourne East has averaged around 280 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling an estimated 1,402 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 275 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 4.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition, leading to pricing pressures, while new homes are being built at an average value of $298,000, consistent with regional patterns. Additionally, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Cranbourne East exhibits roughly 75% of the per capita construction volume recorded across Greater Melbourne, placing it in the 65th percentile of all examined locations in the country. This volume is notably higher than the national standard, demonstrating strong developer focus. Recent activity is dominated by detached houses at 90.0%, with apartments or townhouses making up the remaining 10.0%, preserving the conventional low-density suburban aesthetic favored by families looking for larger properties. The area records about 218 people per approved dwelling, leaving room for expansion.

Forecasts indicate that Cranbourne East will welcome 16,818 additional residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from Districts. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of homes could fall short of demand, which would likely intensify buyer competition and support property price appreciation.

Development applications

No development applications were found in Cranbourne East.

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Recent Development Approvals by Type

ABS / Districts

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest FY Approvals	184	46,344	185,138
Current FY-to-Date Approvals	275	39,880	184,871
–Detached House Approvals	162/90.1%	19,891/55.0%	89,436/61.9%
–Attached/Other Approvals	18/9.9%	16,302/45.0%	55,043/38.1%
Average Annual Approvals	280	46,055	188,882
Total 5-Year Approvals	1,402	230,275	944,410
Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr)	4.7	8.2	6.5
Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr)	11.1	9	7.2
Pop Growth per Approval (2yr)	6.4	2.6	2.8
Pop Growth per Approval (5yr)	4.1	1.6	2.1
Persons per Approval	217	125	158
Residential Value per Unit	298	367	342
Commercial Development Value	1,433	17,870,380	105,080,908
Development Drivers Ranking	95	94	100

Project pipeline

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Infrastructure & major projects in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Detail

Local infrastructure projects, regional planning decisions, and new developments have a major impact on property market trends. Districts has identified 49 projects in the vicinity that are expected to influence the local area. Prominent developments include the Clyde North Fire Station, WILMAC Clyde North, Pavilion Casey Fields, and Eastleigh Estate, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.

1.Clyde North Fire Station

Est. comp. 2026

Environmental & Disaster Management

Construction

Construction of a new Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) fire station is currently underway at the Summit Business Park within the Meridian Estate. The facility is designed to house up to eight firefighters per shift and accommodate two modern fire appliances. The project aims to improve emergency response times in one of Australia's fastest-growing residential corridors. Recent progress indicates that while the project faced initial funding and commencement delays through 2024 and 2025, active site work is now proceeding toward a late 2026 delivery.

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2.Orana Village Town Centre

Est. comp. 2026

Precincts & Urban Renewal

Construction

Orana Village is a 3.5-hectare neighbourhood town centre within the Orana masterplanned community at Clyde North. Anchored by a full-line 3,582 square metre Coles supermarket with a six-bay click-and-collect drive-through and Liquorland, the centre includes a mix of specialty retail, an Indian grocer, cafes and dining, a medical and health precinct, Anytime Fitness gym, a 125-place Bluebird Early Learning Centre, a 7-Eleven petrol station, and a McDonald's. A 500 square metre landscaped Village Square with alfresco seating forms the community heart.

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3.City of Casey Capital Works Program 2025/26

Est. comp. 2026

Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal

Approved

$125.8 million capital works program including $73.8 million for recreational, leisure, and community facilities, $12.6 million for roads, $11 million for parks, open space, and streetscapes, $5.2 million for drainage works, and various other infrastructure improvements across the City of Casey.

Source 1 for City of Casey Capital Works Program 2025/26 (opens in new tab)Source 2 for City of Casey Capital Works Program 2025/26 (opens in new tab)

4.WILMAC Clyde North

Est. comp. 2026

Business Parks & Technology Hubs

Construction

Commercial and industrial land subdivision by Wilmac Properties in Clyde North, comprising 25 individually titled freehold lots in a high-exposure business hub. The estate is 100% sold out, construction is nearing completion and titles are expected in Q1 2026. The precinct includes Commercial 2 and industrial land, a 3000 sqm central park, and confirmed occupants including self-storage, childcare and fuel station uses. It is expected to support about 400 ongoing jobs and contribute more than AUD 100 million annually to the local economy.

Source 1 for WILMAC Clyde North (opens in new tab)Source 2 for WILMAC Clyde North (opens in new tab)

5.Elmslie Common Townhomes

Est. comp. 2026

Residential Development

Construction

A modern townhouse development of 76 architecturally designed two-storey dwellings located within the premier Eastwood Estate. The project focuses on sustainable living with low maintenance landscaping, energy and water efficiency features. Located on the edge of Cranbourne's Retail Centre with walking distance to educational, recreational and sporting facilities including Casey Fields, Casey RACE and the newly opened Cranbourne East Primary School.

Source 1 for Elmslie Common Townhomes (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Elmslie Common Townhomes (opens in new tab)

8 projects tracked around Cranbourne East (Vic.), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.

Properties

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Recent sales in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Address	Price	Sold	Type	Beds	Baths	Cars	Land	$/m² land
3 armstrong st, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977	$980K	4 May 2026	House	4	2	2	595m²	$1,647
2 bloodstone way, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977	$710K	15 Apr 2026	House	4	2	2	317m²	$2,240
21 ironstone st, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977	—	18 Mar 2026	House	3	3	1	294m²	—

Source: Districts property records · 3 in 2026 · 239 recorded sales in total

Indexed properties

Other indexed properties in Cranbourne East with no sale record in Districts yet.

Lot 526 dalmatian street sapphire estate, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 39 puledra ln, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 3 bed
Lot 2 portbury circuit, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 442 dream ave, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 59 vizzini st, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 3 bed
Lot 444 dream ave, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 2, 11 portbury circuit, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 30, 10 wyalong rd, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed
Lot 17 talc street nelson village, cranbourne east, VIC, 3977 · House · 4 bed

Nearby

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Surrounding suburbs in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Suburb	Distance	People	Median	Growth	Sales
Cranbourne East	—	29,720	—	—	—
Cranbourne	2.5 km	23,075	—	—	—
Junction Village	2.8 km	1,794	—	—	—
Clyde (Vic.)	3.3 km	19,089	—	—	—
Cranbourne North	3.7 km	26,019	—	—	—
Clyde North	3.8 km	47,259	—	—	—
Cranbourne West	4.6 km	25,943	—	—	—
Botanic Ridge	4.9 km	8,345	—	—	—
Devon Meadows	5.7 km	1,767	—	—	—
Narre Warren South	6.0 km	31,497	—	—	—
Cranbourne South	6.3 km	4,013	—	—	—
Lyndhurst (Vic.)	6.8 km	9,066	—	—	—
Lynbrook	7.5 km	10,461	—	—	—
Berwick	8.4 km	55,392	—	—	—
Hampton Park	9.0 km	27,698	—	—	—
Sandhurst	9.1 km	5,301	—	—	—
Skye (Vic.)	9.2 km	8,335	—	—	—
Beaconsfield (Vic.)	9.4 km	8,796	—	—	—

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AppendixWho lives here — Census and liveabilityAge, income, households, housing stock, education, amenities and national rankings. Open when the area thesis warrants the detail.

High population growth forecasts
Strong mortgage holder representation
Above-average growth since Census
Notable 35 to 44yo presence
Well-educated local population
Exceptionally diverse with high overseas-born population
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
High population growth forecasts
Strong mortgage holder representation
Above-average growth since Census
Notable 35 to 44yo presence
Well-educated local population
Exceptionally diverse with high overseas-born population
Rapid growth area - recent expansion in the top 10% of locations compared nationally
Projections for population growth among the highest in the country
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages

Population Growth

9.8

Density

7.4

Development Activity

9.5

Employment Drivers

4.2

Infrastructure Drivers

5.7

Education

7.0

Amenities

7.1

Transport & Access

Demographics

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Population growth in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to Districts analysis of short and medium-term trends

Detail

Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region and newly registered street addresses confirmed by Districts post-census, the suburb of Cranbourne East has an estimated population of 29,720 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 5,041 people (20.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 24,679 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident total of 29,719 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 596 validated new addresses registered since the census date. This population translates to a density of 2,241 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations tracked by Districts. The 20.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Cranbourne East since the 2021 census outpaced the state rate of 9.3% and the countrywide median, positioning it among the top growth areas locally. This upward trajectory was chiefly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for roughly of the total population rise in recent times, though international and interstate migration also registered gains.

Employment

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Jobs and industry in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Detail

The local labor pool in Cranbourne East is highly skilled, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.2%, and employment growth estimated at 5.3% over the prior year, based on localized data consolidated by Districts. In March 2026, 15,290 residents were employed, while the jobless rate sat 0.5% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. The labor participation rate corresponds closely to the metro average of 70.2%. Census records show a moderate 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects pandemic containment measures.

The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The local workforce is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, occurring at times the regional average rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only of workers in Cranbourne East compared to across Greater Melbourne. The residential nature of the locality suggests limited commercial employment opportunities on site, as shown by the disparity between the local working population and resident workers.

Income

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household income in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Income levels sit below national averages according to Districts assessment

Detail

Data from the tax office for postcode areas compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $50,034 and an average of $56,391 in Cranbourne East. This sits below the national median, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, the figures would represent approximately $54,847 for the median and $61,816 for the average in March 2026. According to census findings, household earnings are in the 59th percentile ($1,912 weekly), while individual income sits in the 43rd percentile. The income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the largest, containing 45.3% of residents (13,463 people), which resembles the regional distribution where fall in this range. Mortgages and rent absorb of household income, but solid earnings help keep disposable income at the th percentile.

Housing stock

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Housing & dwellings in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Detail

Residential housing options in Cranbourne East at the time of the census consisted of 88.6% standalone houses and 11.4% alternative housing types such as duplexes and apartments, compared to Greater Melbourne where houses represented 67.9% and alternative dwellings 32.1%. Outright home ownership in Cranbourne East stood at 16.0%, which is lower than the metropolitan rate, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (59.4%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly home loan payment of $2,000 matched the metropolitan median, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,000 and $390. Across the nation, mortgage costs in Cranbourne East exceed the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the national average of $375.

Households

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Household composition in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Detail

Families comprise the vast majority of households at 84.0%, consisting of couples with children at 53.6%, couples without children at 18.1%, and single parents at 11.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.0%, with single person homes at 14.1% and group living situations at 2.0%. The median household occupancy of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Household Types (Census)

ABS / Districts

Education

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Schools & education in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

The educational profile of Cranbourne East exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Detail

The region presents educational challenges, with university completion rates (25.9%) falling short of the Greater Melbourne standard of 37.0%. This highlights a clear opportunity for target educational investments. Bachelor degrees represent 16.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training are common, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (13.7%) and certificates (20.7%).

Enrolment in school and study is high, with 36.4% of the population participating in formal education. This comprises in primary schools, in high schools, and in higher education.

Amenities

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Services and amenities in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis

Supermarket

1.5km · score 22

Child Care

599m · score 45

1.1km · score 34

Government Services

9.1km · score 51

Post Office

0km · score 0

Getting around

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Transport & commuting in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Detail

Analysis of local transit options shows 61 active passenger stops within Cranbourne East, which consist of bus services. These stops are served by 8 separate routes that combine to provide 1,513 weekly services. Accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 391 meters from the nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of workers, and trains used by 6%. Residents own an average of 1.6 vehicles per home, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 16.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic restrictions.

Public transport services run an average of times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately weekly services for each individual stop.

Healthcare

Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024

Health services in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Health outcomes in Cranbourne East are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Detail

General health metrics show below-average scores in Cranbourne East based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, though the prevalence of common health conditions in the broader population is typical, rising above the national average in older brackets. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering about 49% of residents (~14,619 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 6.8% and 5.8% of the population, respectively. However, 77.5% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to in Greater Melbourne. The working-age population is generally healthy with low rates of chronic disease. Seniors aged and over make up of the population ( people), which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of . Health outcomes among these older residents show some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the rest of the local cohort.

Ancestry & language

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Cultural diversity in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on Districts assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Detail

Cranbourne East exhibits high levels of cultural diversity, with 50.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 48.2% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 37.6% of the population. The most prominent deviation is in the Other religious category, which represents 10.8% of the population, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.

Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestral groups are Other at 26.1% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), English at 16.7%, and Australian at 16.5%. Notable differences also appear in other backgrounds: Indian residents make up of the population (compared to regionally), Sri Lankan background accounts for (compared to ), and Samoan background is (compared to ).

Age structure

Data to 17 Jul 20262021 Census

Age profile in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Detail

The median age of 32 years in the suburb of Cranbourne East is younger than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and below the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Cranbourne East has a larger proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (16.7%) and a smaller share aged 55 - 64 (6.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 45 to 54 group expanded from 10.0% to 11.4% of the total, and the 55 to 64 bracket grew from 5.6% to 6.7%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group shrank from 9.4% to 7.3%, while the to cohort fell from to . Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Cranbourne East will shift by with the to cohort expected to grow by , adding residents to reach .

Child care

Data to 17 Jul 2026

Child care in Cranbourne East (Vic.)

Districts view

Cranbourne East was found to possess below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, though with mixed findings across service types as preschool is well-supplied while long day care and out of school hours care appear more constrained.

Detail

Cranbourne East currently has an estimated 2,169 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,435 children aged 0-2 and 956 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 30% by 2041 (to approximately 2,830 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,920. Birth rates in the area have averaged 16.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Latest Population Est.	29,720	5,467,717	27,798,796
Growth Since Census	20.4%	11.2%	9.3%
Population 2021 Census	24,679	4,917,750	25,422,788
Natural Increase	41.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Overseas Migration	37.0%	80.0%	80.0%
Interstate Migration	22.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Population Forecast Growth (2041)	56.6%	27.3%	19.8%
Persons per Square Kilometer	2,241	547	3

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Employment	15,290	2,999,459	14,651,372
–Health Care & Social Assistance	19.3%	14.2%	15.2%
–Manufacturing	11.9%	7.2%	6.2%
–Retail Trade	11.1%	9.8%	9.5%
Labour Force	16,138	3,149,663	15,298,546
Participation Rate	71.2%	70.2%	67.2%
Working from Home	16.0%	32.6%	23.9%
Unemployment	5.2%	4.8%	4.2%
1Yr Emp. Growth	5.3%	2.1%	1.5%
5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast	6.4%	6.6%	6.5%
Employment Drivers Ranking	42	67	100

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Annual Income Est.	54,847	63,238	62,634
Average Annual Income Est.	61,816	82,395	80,499
ATO Median Taxable Income	50,034	57,688	57,137
ATO Average Taxable Income	56,391	75,164	73,435
Median Household Income	1,912	1,901	1,746
–$0 to 399	311 (3.6%)	124,775 (6.3%)	638,312 (6.3%)
–$400 to 799	1,045 (12.1%)	273,317 (13.8%)	1,671,771 (16.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	1,830 (21.2%)	398,092 (20.1%)	2,158,104 (21.3%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	3,911 (45.3%)	649,623 (32.8%)	3,201,695 (31.6%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	1,002 (11.6%)	235,687 (11.9%)	1,114,514 (11.0%)
–$4,000+	544 (6.3%)	299,065 (15.1%)	1,357,681 (13.4%)
Median Family Income	1,975	2,243	2,120
–$0 to 399	254 (3.5%)	51,956 (3.7%)	236,192 (3.3%)
–$400 to 799	632 (8.7%)	126,379 (9.0%)	758,676 (10.6%)
–$800 to 1,499	1,634 (22.5%)	263,993 (18.8%)	1,474,408 (20.6%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	3,499 (48.2%)	504,114 (35.9%)	2,562,321 (35.8%)
–$3,000 to 3,999	849 (11.7%)	203,611 (14.5%)	973,396 (13.6%)
–$4,000+	392 (5.4%)	254,163 (18.1%)	1,145,171 (16.0%)
Median Personal Income	773	841	805
–$0 to 399	8,717 (29.3%)	1,470,816 (26.9%)	7,303,780 (26.3%)
–$400 to 799	6,575 (22.1%)	1,170,091 (21.4%)	6,526,191 (23.5%)
–$800 to 1,499	9,758 (32.8%)	1,399,736 (25.6%)	7,137,153 (25.7%)
–$1,500 to 2,999	4,343 (14.6%)	1,099,011 (20.1%)	5,359,808 (19.3%)
–$3,000 to 3,499	208 (0.7%)	114,822 (2.1%)	527,649 (1.9%)
–$3,500+	119 (0.4%)	213,241 (3.9%)	944,215 (3.4%)
–Low Income (<$800/wk)	15.7%	20.1%	22.8%
–High Income (>$3,000/wk)	17.9%	27.0%	24.4%
Largest Income Group	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999	$1,500 - 2,999
Household Disposable Income	6,671	6,948	6,376
SEIFA Score	4	6.3	5.6

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Total Dwellings (Census)	7,173	1,781,344	9,275,218
–Owned Outright	16.0%	30.7%	32.1%
–Owned with Mortgage	59.4%	38.2%	36.2%
–Rented	24.6%	31.1%	31.7%
–Detached Houses	88.6%	67.9%	72.5%
–Semi-Detached	11.0%	16.2%	12.6%
–Apartments	0.4%	15.6%	14.3%
–Other Dwellings	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
–Median Monthly Mortgage	2,000	2,000	1,863
–Median Weekly Rent	400	390	375
–$0-149/wk	1.1%	4.6%	7.3%
–$150-349/wk	9.9%	27.4%	33.4%
–$350-649/wk	87.5%	59.7%	50.9%
–$650-949/wk	0.8%	6.4%	6.6%
–>$950/wk	0.7%	1.9%	1.8%
–Aggregate Housing Cost	1,614	1,289	1,189
–Mortgage / Income	24.1%	24.3%	24.6%
–Rent / Income	20.9%	20.5%	21.5%
–Persons per Bedroom	0.9	0.9	0.8

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Current Household Est.	8,643	1,980,559	10,142,077
Median Household Size	3.3	2.6	2.5
Total Households (Census)	7,177	1,781,346	9,275,217
–Lone Person Households	14.1%	24.8%	25.6%
–Group Households	2.0%	4.3%	3.9%
–Other Households	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
–Family Households	84.0%	70.9%	70.5%
–Couple with Children	53.6%	34.5%	31.4%
–Couple No Children	18.1%	24.5%	26.8%
–One Parent Family	11.3%	10.6%	11.1%
–Avg Children per Family	1.7	1.4	1.6
Currently Married	55.8%	47.0%	46.5%
Never Married	31.7%	38.0%	36.5%

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
University Qualifications	25.9%	37.0%	30.4%
–Bachelor Degree	16.9%	23.7%	20.0%
–Postgraduate Degree	7.1%	9.9%	7.6%
–Advanced Diploma	13.7%	11.2%	10.8%
–Certificate	20.7%	16.7%	22.0%
No Tertiary Qualifications	39.7%	35.2%	36.8%
Number of Schools	8	1,767	11,054
Total School Attendance	7,411	805,274	4,176,099
ICSEA Score	1,033	1,056	1,001
Education Drivers Ranking	70	97	100

Schools detail

#	School name	Type	Places	ICSEA	Distance (km)
1	Cranbourne East Primary School	Primary	1,034	1004	0.53
2	Marnebek School Cranbourne	Combined	444	977	0.70
3	Cranbourne East Secondary College	Secondary	2,096	981	0.70
4	Marnebek School Cranbourne-Cranbourne East Campus	Combined	n.a	n.a	0.84
5	Casey Grammar School	Combined	1,124	1094	1.01
6	Casey Fields Primary School	Primary	961	1021	1.14
7	St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School	Primary	732	1069	1.21
8	Lighthouse Christian College Cranbourne	Combined	1,020	1087	3.23

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Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Transport Stops	61	21,358	171,981
Routes	8	670	12,966
Weekly Trips	1,513	317,563	1,140,068
Avg Dist. Between Stops (m)	90	90	235
Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m)	391	267	7,586
Population per Stop	467	256	161
Population per Trip	18.8	17.2	24.3
Population per Route	3,558	8,156	2,136
Public Transport Access Ranking	33	91	100
Vehicles per Dwelling	1.6	1.3	1.4
Work from Home	16.0%	32.6%	23.9%
Single Mode Commute	80.8%	64.8%	73.8%
Two Mode	2.4%	2.1%	1.9%
Three+ Mode	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
–Car	88.8%	81.9%	84.1%
–Train	6.3%	7.7%	4.9%
–Bus	2.3%	2.4%	3.6%
–Walk	0.6%	3.2%	3.7%
–Cycle	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%
–Ferry	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
–Tram/Light Rail	0.0%	1.9%	0.5%
–Other	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Private Health Cover Rate	49.2%	56.7%	55.7%
Need for Assistance	4.7%	5.5%	5.8%
Zero L/T Health Conditions	77.5%	72.6%	69.8%
One Long Term Condition	15.4%	19.3%	20.5%
Two Long Term Conditions	4.6%	5.5%	6.4%
3+ Long Term Conditions	2.5%	2.6%	3.3%
–Arthritis	5.0%	6.4%	7.7%
–Asthma	6.8%	7.3%	7.4%
–Cancer	1.6%	2.3%	2.6%
–Dementia / Alzheimers	0.5%	0.6%	0.7%
–Diabetes	4.4%	4.1%	4.3%
–Heart Disease	2.6%	3.1%	3.6%
–Kidney Disease	0.6%	0.8%	0.8%
–Lung Condition	1.0%	1.1%	1.6%
–Mental Health Issue	5.8%	7.5%	8.0%
–Stroke	0.7%	0.8%	0.8%
–Other Condition	5.7%	7.2%	7.3%

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Born Overseas	48.2%	37.3%	29.3%
Born in Australia	51.8%	62.7%	70.7%
Australian Citizens	78.0%	81.1%	83.8%
Speak English Only	49.8%	64.1%	76.4%
Speak Other Language	50.2%	35.9%	23.6%
Indigenous Population	0.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Largest Ethnic Group	English	English	English
Main Religion	Christianity	Christianity	Christianity
–Buddhism	3.6%	4.2%	2.6%
–Christianity	37.6%	43.0%	47.5%
–Hinduism	11.3%	4.4%	2.9%
–Islam	9.3%	5.6%	3.5%
–Judaism	0.1%	1.0%	0.4%
–Other	10.8%	2.3%	1.4%
–No Religion	27.3%	39.5%	41.6%

Metrici	Cranbourne East	Comparison areaGreater Melbourne	Comparison areaAustralia
Median Age	32	37	38
Largest Age Group	35 to 44	25 to 34	25 to 34
Children (0-14)	24.0%	17.5%	17.5%
Working Age (15-64)	65.4%	67.5%	64.7%
Seniors (65+)	10.9%	15.0%	17.8%
Age Distribution Variance	34.0%	22.0%	16.0%
Dependency Ratio	53.0%	48.0%	55.0%
Fastest Growing Age Group	85+	85+	85+

Cranbourne East contains 7 Long Day Care centres (801 places), 2 preschool/kindergarten facilities (231 places) and 6 OSHC facilities (420 places). Combined service provision across long day care and preschool/kindergarten services, and the approximate 2,169 children in the cohort, sees a ratio of children per place of 2.3 - placing the area below the national average for supply per child. Looking at long day care specifically against the under-5 population, the ratio is 3.0 children per place. Further breakdowns by age, to help in identifying the most in-need services, show moderate LDC provision across the infant and toddler cohort (<3yo) with 801 places across 7 facilities serving 1,435 children while preschool supply is constrained with 2 facilities providing 231 places (4.2 children aged 3-4 per place compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6). With projected population growth of 56.6% between now and 2041, and 30.5% in the under 5 age group in particular, 187 new places will be needed to maintain today's ratios. Socioeconomic performance in the area in the way of income and employment figures, including female workforce participation, are broadly in line with national averages.

In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 24.9 per 100 residents with 7,411 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Assessment shows low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.

14 school catchments intersect Cranbourne East (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 16,087 children aged under 5 reside, served by 14,850 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 1.1 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Cranbourne East and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.

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