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Population
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 is approximately 25,111 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,696 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 23,415. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. The population density is around 2,276 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Cranbourne East - North has shown steady growth with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%, surpassing its SA4 region's growth rate. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.4% to recent population gains in the area.
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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future projections indicate exceptional growth for Cranbourne East - North, placing it in the top 10% of national statistical areas. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 12,440 persons, reflecting a total gain of 49.5%.
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Development
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. A total of 337 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 81 approved so far in FY26. On average, 7 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25.
This demand significantly exceeds the supply of new dwellings, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value of new dwellings was $84,000, reflecting more affordable housing options in the area. Commercial approvals totaled $1.4 million this financial year, indicating the residential nature of Cranbourne East - North. Compared to Greater Melbourne, development activity in Cranbourne East - North is 81.0% below the regional average per person, which can reinforce demand and pricing for existing dwellings due to constrained new construction. This level is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.
New development primarily consists of standalone homes (95.0%) with a minority of townhouses or apartments (5.0%), preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 1727 people per approval, Cranbourne East - North demonstrates a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is expected to grow by 12,440 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Infrastructure
Cranbourne East - North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 48 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones are WILMAC Clyde North, Clyde North Fire Station, Orana Village Town Centre, and Pavilion Casey Fields. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.
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Clyde North Fire Station
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.
Cranbourne East Precinct Structure Plan
The Cranbourne East PSP governs 589 hectares in Melbournes south-east, facilitating approximately 8,000 dwellings and supporting infrastructure. As of May 2026, the precinct is in an advanced construction phase with active residential estates and established schools. A significant recent update includes Amendment C302case, adopted in March 2026, which extends infrastructure contribution timelines for local roads and parks to ensure continued funding through late 2031. Additionally, the City of Casey 2026/27 budget has allocated 6 million AUD to finalize the design and commence construction of the Casey Fields Rectangular Stadium, further expanding the regional sports complex.
The Precinct
A massive 61.59-hectare strategic infill site within the Thompsons Road Precinct Structure Plan. The project is designed as a high-density mixed-use hub featuring a 24.3-hectare Major Town Centre, 15.4 hectares for business and office use, and residential zones for approximately 500 dwellings. It serves as the primary commercial and retail heart for the rapidly expanding Clyde North corridor.
Cranbourne East Railway Station
The Cranbourne East Railway Station is a proposed stop on the 14km Clyde Rail Link, an extension of the existing Cranbourne line. As of mid-2026, the project remains an unfunded advocacy priority for the City of Casey under its 'Building a Better Casey' campaign. The station is intended to serve the rapidly expanding Cranbourne East and Casey Fields precincts, providing rail access to the Cranbourne Community Hospital and the Casey Fields sports complex. While the state government completed the Cranbourne Line track duplication in 2022 to enable future growth, the actual extension and station construction have not yet received formal budget allocation from the Victorian Government.
Clyde North Police Station
A state-of-the-art 24-hour police station designed to support the rapidly growing Casey region. The $30 million facility features modern operational spaces for over 100 staff, including the Casey Crime Investigation Unit, Highway Patrol, and specialist units. The building incorporates advanced security systems, interview rooms, and sustainable design elements with a unique perforated aluminium facade. While operational as a policing hub since late 2025, the reception counter remains closed to the public.
WILMAC Clyde North
An 8.8-hectare business and industrial precinct comprising 25 titled lots in the City of Casey. The project is nearing completion with land titles expected in early 2026. Key tenants include National Storage, an Aspire Childcare Centre, and a BP service station with quick-service retail. The estate features a 3,000 sqm central park and is projected to generate 400 ongoing jobs and contribute over $100 million annually to the local economy.
Orana Village Town Centre
Orana Village is a new 3.5-hectare neighbourhood town centre and lifestyle destination within the Orana masterplanned community. The precinct is anchored by a 3,582 sqm full-line Coles supermarket and Liquorland, complemented by a 500 sqm landscaped Village Square with alfresco dining. Key features include a medical centre, Anytime Fitness gym, a 125-place Bluebird Early Learning Centre, a 7-Eleven petrol station, and a McDonald's. The project serves as the vibrant heart of the Clyde North corridor, incorporating EV charging stations and extensive pedestrian links.
Ramlegh Springs Village Shopping Centre
Ramlegh Springs Village is a vibrant neighbourhood shopping centre serving the Clyde North community. The 8,230 sqm centre is anchored by full-line Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets, complemented by 23 specialty stores including a medical centre, Snap Fitness gym, and diverse dining options like Fork & Fable and Sushi Sushi. Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke and i2c Architects, the centre features over 350 parking spaces, EV charging stations, and parent rooms, acting as a central hub for the rapidly growing Ramlegh Springs estate.
Employment
The employment landscape in Cranbourne East - North shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators
Cranbourne East - North has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in December 2025, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.4%.
As of December 2025, 13,291 residents were employed and workforce participation was 73.3%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A moderate 16.2% of residents worked from home according to Census responses. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.7 times the regional level.
Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 4.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment to expand by 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.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Cranbourne East - North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $55,761 and an average of $62,423. This is below the national average. Greater Melbourne's median was $57,688 with an average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,125 (median) and $68,428 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Cranbourne East - North cluster around the 54th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 44.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (11,224 residents), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 19.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.
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Housing
Cranbourne East - North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
The dwelling structure in Cranbourne East - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.7% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cranbourne East - North was at 14.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (58.9%) or rented (26.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $400, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Cranbourne East - North's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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 account for 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, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
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 prevalent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas comprise 14.0% and certificates 20.9%. Educational participation is high, with 36.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 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.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Cranbourne East - North has 65 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,737 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 268 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside the area, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 89%. Train usage stands at 6%. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 16.2% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 248 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
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 are notable due to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, particularly among younger cohorts who exhibit very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~12,655 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%), with 78.2% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Working-age residents show low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.6% (2,651 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.
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Cultural Diversity
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% speaking a language other than English at home and 48.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 38.6%. The 'Other' category is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's average, at 10.1%.
In ancestry, Other leads at 26.4%, followed by English (16.5%) and Australian (16.4%). Notably, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Filipino groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages: Indian at 13.0% (vs 4.2%), Sri Lankan at 1.9% (vs 0.8%), and Filipino at 4.2% (vs 1.3%).
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Age
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 lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Cranbourne East - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.3%). Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging with the median age increasing from 31 to 32 years. The 55-64 age group grew from 5.8% to 7.3%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 12.6% to 14.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.3% to 16.3% and the 0-4 group dropped from 9.2% to 7.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Cranbourne East - North's age profile, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort at 76%, adding 2,245 residents to reach 5,181.