Cranbourne East - North
Statistical Area - sa2

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

As of Aug 2025, Cranbourne East - North's population is approximately 25,277. This marks an increase of 1,862 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,415. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and additional validated addresses between June 2024 and Aug 2025. Population density in Cranbourne East - North is around 2,291 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, ending in 2021, the area's population grew at a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.4% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises Victorian Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Projected growth rates are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Cranbourne East - North is predicted to grow by 13,432 persons, reflecting a total increase of 52.6% over the period from Aug 2025.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Cranbourne East - North when compared nationally

Cranbourne East - North has averaged approximately 67 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 337 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, and one approval so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over these five years accommodates about seven new residents. This results in demand significantly exceeding new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is around $354,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing choices for buyers. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $1.4 million, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Cranbourne East - North shows substantially reduced construction activity when measured against Greater Melbourne, with 81.0% fewer dwelling approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes in the area. Additionally, this figure is lower than national averages, which could reflect market maturity or possible development constraints.

New building activity in Cranbourne East - North consists of 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the suburb's suburban character with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. With approximately 1727 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. Future projections indicate Cranbourne East - North will add around 13,304 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Cranbourne East - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 51 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include WILMAC Clyde North, Ramlegh Springs Village Shopping Centre, Clyde North Fire Station, and Clyde North Police Station. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Cranbourne East - North has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%.

As of June 2025, 13,121 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 1.6 percentage points higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was 66.9%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The area's employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a strong presence with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the past year, employment increased by 2.7%, while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5% and labour force growth of 4.0%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Cranbourne East - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In financial year 2022, Cranbourne East - North had a median income of $52,939 and an average income of $59,620 among taxpayers. Nationally, the median was $54,892 and the average was $73,761. By March 2025, these figures are estimated to have grown by 10.11% due to Wage Price Index growth, reaching approximately $58,291 (median) and $65,648 (average). In Census 2021, incomes in Cranbourne East - North clustered around the 54th percentile nationally. The earnings profile showed that 44.7% of locals (11,298 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, similar to the surrounding region where 32.8% fell into this bracket. Housing costs consumed 19.6% of income in Cranbourne East - North, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 57th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the fifth decile.

Cranbourne East - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Census data from Cranbourne East - North in 2016 showed that houses comprised 90.7% of dwellings, with the remaining 9.4% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This was similar to Melbourne's metropolitan area, which had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cranbourne East - North stood at 14.4%, with mortgaged properties at 58.9% and rented ones at 26.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Cranbourne East - North was $400, compared to Melbourne's $386. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

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

Family households constitute 84.8% of all households, including 53.3% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households making up 2.2%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 26.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (20.9%). Educational participation is high at 36.2%, including 14.1% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

There are six schools operating within Cranbourne East - North, educating approximately 5,041 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. It includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs at 19.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.4, indicating it serves as an educational center for the broader region. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Cranbourne East - North has 62 active transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that together facilitate 3,516 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to public transport in this area is considered good, with residents on average being located 264 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 502 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 56 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cranbourne East - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Cranbourne East - North's health outcomes show excellent results, particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half of the area's total population (~12,512) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%). Notably, 78.2% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Melbourne's figure of 76.4%. As of the latest data (2016), 10.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,573 people). While health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population, overall results remain positive.

Cranbourne East - North 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 - North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 48.1% of its population born overseas and 49.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Cranbourne East - North is Christianity, comprising 38.6% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' category constitutes 10.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 6.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (26.4%), English (16.5%), and Australian (16.4%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnicities: Sri Lankan is overrepresented at 1.9% compared to the regional figure of 2.2%, Indian at 13.0% versus 9.2%, and Filipino at 4.2% against the regional figure of 2.6%.

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

Cranbourne East - North has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne East - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.0%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55-64 age group grew from 5.8% to 7.0%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 15.7% to 14.2%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 9.2% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling suggests that Cranbourne East - North's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the 45-54 cohort projected to grow by 83%, adding 2,383 residents to reach a total of 5,242.