Suburb profile · Greater Melbourne
Cranbourne East has an estimated 29,013 residents, up 17.6% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in Cranbourne East.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 44 kilometres southeast of Melbourne CBD, the suburb of Cranbourne East had an estimated population of around 29,013 as of Aug 2026. That estimate draws on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, which are released yearly, along with national address file data refreshed each quarter. Compared with the 24,679 people recorded at the 2021 Census, the population has grown by 4,334 people (17.6%).
The suburb has a strong representation of mortgage holders and a notable presence of residents aged 35 to 44, alongside an above-average household size and elevated numbers of children aged 5 to 14. Residents are characterised by a high proportion of children and a working-age population made up largely of family households and couples with children. In terms of population growth, the suburb ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,064 in 2006 and 28,728 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 29,013 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 35 to 44, 19.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 45.3%.
Cranbourne East ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for population growth and the 97th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Cranbourne East is $605 a week, for the 12 months to Sep 2025 and 3% above Greater Melbourne.
3% above Greater Melbourne on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $399 in 2017, $614 in 2025; Units (dashed orange line): $341 in 2017, $523 in 2025. The latest is to Sep 2025.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $605 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, houses | $614 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, units | $523 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Casey - South | $581 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, Melbourne - South East | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent, Greater Melbourne | $587 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 | |
| Median rent, VIC | $560 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2025 |
AreaSearch tracks 18 projects in Cranbourne East (8 under construction) and 123 more in the surrounding area.
A planned Fire Rescue Victoria fire station for Clyde North, to be built on the corner of Matterhorn Drive and Thompson Road, with room for…
Orana Village is a 3.5-hectare neighbourhood town centre within the Orana masterplanned community at Clyde North.
Wilmac Properties' Clyde North business estate at 75 Sofra Road is a commercial and industrial land subdivision of 25 individually titled…
A modern townhouse development of 76 architecturally designed two-storey dwellings located within the premier Eastwood Estate.
Adrian Street, Cranbourne East is a neighbourhood activity centre located in one of Melbourne's fastest-growing outer south-east growth…
The Cranbourne East Railway Station is a proposed stop on the Clyde Rail Link, a duplicated extension of the Cranbourne line from…
A massive 61.59-hectare strategic infill site within the Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan.
A 64-hectare masterplanned residential estate offering 500 land lots, house and land packages, and townhomes in one of Cranbourne East's…
The Cardinia Creek South Precinct Structure Plan is a major growth area in Clyde planned to deliver around 10,030 homes, housing…
A state-of-the-art 24-hour ambulance branch featuring a four-bay ambulance garage, four rest and recline areas, a fully equipped kitchen…
Government primary school in Clyde catering for Prep to Year 6, with an administration and library building, two learning neighbourhoods…
Hunt Club Village is a neighbourhood shopping centre at 1A Linsell Boulevard, Cranbourne East, Victoria, on the corner of Narre Warren…
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Estimated completion year of the 60 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 3, 2026 22, 2027 9, 2028 8, 2029 3, 2030 5, 2031 1, 2032 3, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 4, 2036 2. 14 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 7.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 78th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 207 | ABS building approvals | 92nd percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Cranbourne East include: Clyde North Fire Station (Construction); Orana Village Town Centre (Construction); Elmslie Common Townhomes (Construction); Multicultural Aged Care Facility Cranbourne East (Planning); and Adrian Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Cranbourne East spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Communities, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Cranbourne East higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Cranbourne East area has seen 432 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Cranbourne East's current population of 29,013 has been supported by 207 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Cranbourne East has seen 7.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.7 approvals in Greater Melbourne. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 131 people in the suburb of Cranbourne East, compared to one for every 121 in Greater Melbourne.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Cranbourne East's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 207, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East has grown by approximately 4,720 people, while 1,035 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Cranbourne East lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,013 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +17.6% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,188 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +7.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 24,679 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 4,334 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +2.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 13.26 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Cranbourne East was estimated to be approximately 29,013 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 28,728 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Cranbourne East has added approximately 4,334 people and shown a 17.56% increase from the 24,679 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Cranbourne East is estimated at 2,188 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East has shown a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Cranbourne East is driven by: Natural increase (41.0%), Overseas migration (37.0%), Interstate migration (22.0%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 41.0% of overall population gains.
Cranbourne East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 7th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 24.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 31 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 7.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 17.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 19.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Cranbourne East at 32 years as at August 2026. That is up from the 2021 Census figure of 31 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 32 years as at August 2026, Cranbourne East is 5 years younger than the Greater Melbourne 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Cranbourne East compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 17.0% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Cranbourne East compared to the Greater Melbourne region is the 55 - 64 group, making up 6.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Cranbourne East show significant variance compared to Greater Melbourne. The most over-represented age group is 5-14 year-olds (17.0% vs 11.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (4.8% vs 7.9%) and 55-64 year-olds (6.5% vs 10.3%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 24.3% of the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 10.5% of the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East as at August 2026.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $54,310 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 30th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $60,882 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,912 | 2021 Census, weekly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $773 | 2021 Census, weekly | 43rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 17.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,975 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 15.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is approximately $57,894. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $54,310.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is approximately $64,900. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $60,882.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is approximately $57,894 compared to $63,783 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $54,310 and $59,834 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is approximately $64,900 compared to $83,612 in Greater Melbourne. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $60,882 and $78,435 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Cranbourne East's households (~45.3% / 3,248 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Cranbourne East is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 45.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Melbourne's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $1,912/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $1,975/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $773/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Cranbourne East had a median income among taxpayers of $54,310 with the average level standing at $60,882. This is below the national average and compares to levels of $59,834 and $78,435 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.6% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $57,894 (median) and $64,900 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $6,671 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Cranbourne East's disposable income is $6,671 compared to $6,948 for Greater Melbourne, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Cranbourne East has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 14,806 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 23,187 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 15,649 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Cranbourne East has approximately 14,806 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 5.4%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Cranbourne East stands at 5.4%, which is 0.6 percentage points above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Cranbourne East is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.3% of employment), manufacturing (11.9%), and retail trade (11.1%). Other significant employers include construction and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Cranbourne East has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Cranbourne East is 71.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Melbourne average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Cranbourne East shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 19.3% of the local workforce compared to 14.2% across Greater Melbourne. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Cranbourne East's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.6% decline, ranking 28th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Cranbourne East ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 16.9% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 25.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 20.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.7% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 39.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.9% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
25.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Cranbourne East have university qualifications, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne.
39.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Cranbourne East have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.2% in Greater Melbourne.
The suburb of Cranbourne East ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Cranbourne East are: Certificate (20.7%), Bachelor Degree (16.9%), Advanced Diploma (13.7%).
36.4% of the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.9% in primary school, 9.1% in secondary school, 4.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Cranbourne East is 1033, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 8 schools within the suburb of Cranbourne East, with a combined enrollment of approximately 7,411 students.
The suburb of Cranbourne East includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 combined schools.
Cranbourne East features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.3 people | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 14.1% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 53.6% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 18.1% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.3% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,177 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,437 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 84.0% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Cranbourne East had 7,177 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 17.6% to an estimated 8,437 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Cranbourne East is 3.3 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Melbourne and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 84.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (14.1%), group households (2.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 6,029 family households, couples with children account for 53.6% of all households, couples without children at home 18.1%, and single parent families 11.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Cranbourne East shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 84.0% (versus 70.9% in Greater Melbourne). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 14.1% compared to 24.8% in Greater Melbourne. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Cranbourne East have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Melbourne average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 55.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 31.7% have never married. This compares to 47.0% married and 38.0% never married across Greater Melbourne.
Single-person households represent 14.1% of all households in the suburb of Cranbourne East, notably lower than the average for Greater Melbourne of 24.8%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.0% of households, below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.3%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Cranbourne East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 48.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 50.2% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 49.8% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 78.0% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 51.8% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
Cranbourne East scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 50.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.2% born overseas.
The main religion in Cranbourne East was found to be Christianity, which makes up 37.6% of people in Cranbourne East. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 10.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.3%.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Cranbourne East are Other, comprising 26.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's 14.6%, English, comprising 16.7% of the population, and Australian, comprising 16.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Indian is notably overrepresented at 13.4% of Cranbourne East (vs 4.2% across Greater Melbourne), Sri Lankan at 1.6% (vs 0.8%) and Samoan at 1.7% (vs 0.3%).
48.2% of the suburb of Cranbourne East population was born overseas, compared to 37.3% across Greater Melbourne.
50.2% of the population in the suburb of Cranbourne East speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 35.9% in Greater Melbourne.
0.7% of the suburb of Cranbourne East population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 0.5% in Greater Melbourne.
78.0% of the suburb of Cranbourne East population holds citizenship, compared to 81.1% in Greater Melbourne.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Cranbourne East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Melbourne.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 88.6% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,000 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 59.4% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Cranbourne East, 16.0% of homes are owned outright, 59.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 24.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 88.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Cranbourne East are houses.
In the suburb of Cranbourne East, 0.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 11.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Cranbourne East stands at 16.0%, compared to 30.7% in Greater Melbourne.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $2,000, compared to $2,000 in Greater Melbourne.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Cranbourne East is $1,614, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Cranbourne East, households with mortgages typically spend 24.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Cranbourne East is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Cranbourne East shows mortgage holders spending 24.1% of income on repayments (vs 24.3% in Greater Melbourne), while renters spend 20.9% of income on rent (vs 20.5% in Greater Melbourne).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Cranbourne East consists of 88.6% detached houses, 11.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Cranbourne East consumes approximately 19.5% of median household income ($8,279 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Cranbourne East show attached dwellings contributing 24% of approvals compared to 11% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 76% of applications versus 89% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health in Cranbourne East: private health cover 49.2%, no long-term health condition 77.5%.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.2% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 22nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 77.5% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.7% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
Around 49.2% of people in the suburb of Cranbourne East are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.5% in Greater Melbourne.
In the suburb of Cranbourne East, 4.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.5% of people in Greater Melbourne require similar assistance.
6.8% of people in the suburb of Cranbourne East are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.3% of the population across Greater Melbourne is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.4% of the suburb of Cranbourne East population, while in Greater Melbourne, 4.1% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.6% of people in the suburb of Cranbourne East have heart disease. Across Greater Melbourne,3.1% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Cranbourne East, 49.2% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Melbourne sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.5%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 53 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 61 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 50th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,231 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 72nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 487 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 8 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 16.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 61 public transport stops within the suburb of Cranbourne East.
The suburb of Cranbourne East has 4,231 weekly trips across 8 routes, averaging 604 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 391 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 417 m away and the nearest school 628 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 61 stops nearby, 4,231 weekly trips, access rating 53 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 71 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 71st percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 417 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 628 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 817 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 941 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 8 long day care centres with 891 places in Cranbourne East, about 2.6 children aged 0-4 per place.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Cranbourne East higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Cranbourne East ranks in the 57th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Cranbourne East is $605 a week for the 12 months to Sep 2025.
Cranbourne East lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Cranbourne East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment.
Cranbourne East has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
The educational profile of Cranbourne East ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Cranbourne East features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Melbourne.
Cranbourne East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Cranbourne East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Melbourne.
Health in Cranbourne East: private health cover 49.2%, no long-term health condition 77.5%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Cranbourne East has an estimated 29,013 residents, up 17.6% since the 2021 Census, with 18 projects tracked in Cranbourne East.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Cranbourne East.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2025, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20663). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Cranbourne East from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Cranbourne East with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.