Cranbourne East - North

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

Cranbourne East - North's population was approximately 25,277 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,862 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 23,415. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,149 in June 2024 and an additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,291 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Cranbourne East - North has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%, surpassing the SA3 area's growth. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 50.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, exceptional growth is predicted over the period, with the area expected to grow by 13,432 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 52.6% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Cranbourne East - North when compared nationally

Cranbourne East - North averaged approximately 67 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 337 homes approved during this period and an additional 22 approved so far in FY26. This results in around 7 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed, indicating significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average value for new dwellings developed is $84,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY26, $1.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne East - North shows substantially reduced construction levels, with 81.0% below the regional average per person, which usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. This is also lower than national averages, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 1727 people per dwelling approval, Cranbourne East - North reflects a highly mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cranbourne East - North is projected to add approximately 13,304 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Cranbourne East - North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 47 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include WILMAC Clyde North, Ramlegh Springs Village Shopping Centre, Clyde North Fire Station, and Pavilion Casey Fields. 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.2% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%.

As of September 2025, 13,198 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Cranbourne East - North is 66.9%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing has a particularly strong presence with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.3% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. State-level data from November 25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cranbourne East - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30th, 2022, Cranbourne East - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $52,939 with an average level standing at $59,620. This is lower than average nationally and compares to levels of $54,892 and $73,761 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $59,376 (median) and $66,870 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Cranbourne East - North cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 44.7% of locals (11,298 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Cranbourne East - North, houses accounted for 90.7% of dwellings in the latest Census, with the remaining 9.4% comprising 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. 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 account for 84.8% of all households, consisting of 53.3% couples with children, 19.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 15.2%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2 people.

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 most common at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (20.9%). Educational participation is high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.1% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Analysis shows 62 active public transport stops in Cranbourne East - North, all bus services. Eight routes operate here, offering 3,516 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport access is rated good, with residents typically 264 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service averages 502 trips across all routes, equating to about 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 data shows notable results, with younger age groups having a low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half of its total population (~12,512 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 5.7% of residents respectively. 78.2% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 76.4%. The area has a senior population of 10.2%, or 2,573 people, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

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 high cultural diversity, with 49.9% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 48.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 38.6%. The 'Other' category comprises 10.1%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 6.5%.

For ancestry, 'Other', English, and Australian are the top groups at 26.4%, 16.5%, and 16.4% respectively. Notably, Indian (13.0%) and Filipino (4.2%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 9.2% and 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 Australia's 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%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 55 to 64 has grown from 5.8% to 7.0% of the population, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 15.7% to 14.2%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 9.2% to 7.8%. Demographic modeling indicates that Cranbourne East - North's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to grow by 83%, adding 2,383 residents to reach a total of 5,242.