Cranbourne South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Cranbourne South

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A massive 98.7% of homes in Cranbourne South are separate houses, far above the state and national figures. This is a place of large family dwellings where most people own their homes, though they face high repayments and rents.

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📍 Cranbourne South, Suburb / Locality

Where Cranbourne South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$470 ▲ +62.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Cranbourne South — higher than 90% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Cranbourne South$470
3977, VIC $380
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas at $470, well above the $375 national figure. Mortgage costs are also high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,167, which is a little above the Victorian average.

$470 ▲ +62.1%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $341
  • 2021: $470

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +8.3%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $2,000
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Cranbourne South, $350–$549 is the majority at 63%; $550–$749 is next at 16%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Cranbourne South, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 53%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Most residents own their home, with 60.8% having a mortgage, while only 10.5% rent, which is far below the national rate of 30.6%. Only 25.4% of homes are owned outright, a figure well below the Victorian average.

10.5% ▲ +16.7%

Lower than 72% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.0%
  • 2016: 9.9%
  • 2021: 10.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

25.4% ▼ -40.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.3%
  • 2016: 42.2%
  • 2021: 25.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Cranbourne South, Owned with a mortgage is the majority at 61%; Owned outright is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 95.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. This focus on big houses is clear in the data, as 52.2% of homes have exactly four bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.7% ▼ -0.2%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 98.9%
  • 2016: 98.3%
  • 2021: 98.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

95.1% ▲ +4.7%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 90.7%
  • 2021: 95.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Cranbourne South, Separate house is the majority at 100%; Flat or apartment is next at 0%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Cranbourne South, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 53%; 3 bedrooms is next at 30%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Cranbourne South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20665/cranbourne-south/topic/housing-dwellings