Cairnlea, VIC 3023
City of BrimbankAll suburbs in postcode 3023
Updated
Median house price
$835,900
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Cairnlea at a glance
- Median unit
- $427,500
- Population
- 10.0k
- Median age 36
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Cairnlea
Houses change hands at $835,900 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $427,500, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $167,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Cairnlea
Cairnlea (3023) sits in the Brimbank region of Victoria. The median house here is $835,900, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cairnlea has roughly 10,038 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Cairnlea scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 510 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Schools in Cairnlea
Schools serving Cairnlea: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 54/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Cairnlea's population at 10,038, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 87%
- Lone person
- 11%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
388 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 510 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.9°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Cairnlea
- What is the median house price in Cairnlea?
- The median house price in Cairnlea, VIC 3023 is $835,900 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $427,500.
- How much is my house worth in Cairnlea?
- A useful starting point is the Cairnlea median house price of $835,900 (units $427,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Cairnlea postcode?
- Cairnlea is in the 3023 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- Where is Cairnlea?
- Cairnlea is a suburb in the City of Brimbank area, VIC 3023.
- What schools are in Cairnlea?
- There are 20 schools serving Cairnlea on this page, including Cairnlea Park Primary School, University Park Primary School, Deer Park North Primary School.
- How walkable is Cairnlea?
- Cairnlea has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cairnlea?
- Cairnlea is close to Deer Park North, St Albans, Deer Park, Ardeer, Deer Park East.
- What is the population of Cairnlea?
- The population of Cairnlea is approximately 10,038 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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