Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Cranbourne
13 km²
Cranbourne is a growing residential hub in Melbourne's outer southeast that attracts young families and new arrivals. The typical resident is just 35, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national average. With a population of over 21,000, it is one of the largest areas of its kind in the region. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of children and the prevalence of larger family homes.
Families are well catered for: 30 schools serve Cranbourne.
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The community is noticeably younger than most areas, with the typical resident aged 35 and children under 15 making up 20.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 12.4%.
People born overseas make up 33.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Indian ancestry is the most common non-European group at 6.6%.
Language diversity has risen sharply, with 30.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Australian average, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language.
About 35.6% of residents have no religion, which is well below the state average. This figure has risen by 11 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are far below the national figure, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, Year 12 completion rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 47.6%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,477, which is a little below the national figure. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is far below the state average.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10% of residents. Additionally, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level at 7.4%, well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is common, involving 25.9% of the community.
There are 233 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 11.8%, which is a little above the state average.
Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 19.6% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, and 82.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than average at 33.8%, while only 23.1% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are the primary way to get to work for 64% of residents, and 37.4% of homes have two vehicles. Working from home is uncommon, with only 12% of people doing so.
The area is a destination for new migrants, with 15.3% of residents arriving from overseas recently. About 37.5% of the population moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.2%. However, the unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Cranbourne has a high number of businesses, with 1,991 in total. Despite this, it ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other areas.
Annual rainfall is 852mm, which is far above the state average. The average maximum temperature is 19.8 degrees, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
The area is very walkable, with 94.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly every home is within 15 minutes of a park, and 93.6% are near groceries.