Cranbourne East vs Cranbourne

Cranbourne (median $713,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Cranbourne East ($730,000).

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Cranbourne East and Cranbourne side by side

MeasureCranbourne EastCranbourne
Price and market
Median house$730,000$713,500
Median unit$525,000$492,500
Renting
House rent–$550/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied71.0%64.0%
Renter occupied23.0%34.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1009997
Lifestyle and people
Population24,67921,281
Median age3135
Climate
Annual rainfall815 mm815 mm
Mean max, January25.9°C25.9°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne East (1009) sits above Cranbourne (997).

For buyers
Cranbourne is the lower entry point at $713,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Cranbourne East edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 997). Cranbourne East also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cranbourne East vs Cranbourne: common questions

Is Cranbourne East or Cranbourne cheaper to buy in?

Cranbourne has the lower median house price at $713,500, roughly 2% below Cranbourne East ($730,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Cranbourne East or Cranbourne have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne East scores 1009 vs 997 in Cranbourne. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.