Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cranbourne South vs Langwarrin.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $700,000 and $872,000. Cranbourne South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Cranbourne South (median $700,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Langwarrin ($872,000).

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne South (1015) sits above Langwarrin (1013).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Cranbourne South is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Cranbourne South offers the higher gross rental yield (2.82% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.

For families

Cranbourne South edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1013).

Common questionsCranbourne South vs Langwarrin

Common questions

Is Cranbourne South or Langwarrin cheaper to buy in?

Cranbourne South has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 20% below Langwarrin ($872,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Cranbourne South or Langwarrin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne South scores 1015 vs 1013 in Langwarrin. 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.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Cranbourne South or Langwarrin?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in Cranbourne South vs 2.18% in Langwarrin. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Cranbourne South
Metric
Langwarrin

Price & Market

$700,000
Median house
$872,000
$302,400
Median unit
$650,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$365/wk
$470/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$365/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
3,241
Population
23,588
35
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1015
Avg ICSEA
1013

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).