Cranbourne vs Botanic Ridge
Cranbourne (median $713,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Botanic Ridge ($852,500).
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Cranbourne and Botanic Ridge side by side
| Measure | Cranbourne | Botanic Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $713,500 | $852,500 |
| Median unit | $492,500 | $302,400 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 21,281 | 6,739 |
| Median age | 35 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 815 mm | 788 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.4°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 Botanic Ridge (1012) sits above Cranbourne (997). Botanic Ridge skews owner-occupied (87%), Cranbourne runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Cranbourne is the lower entry point at $713,500 median, 16% 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
- Botanic Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 997). Botanic Ridge also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cranbourne vs Botanic Ridge: common questions
Is Cranbourne or Botanic Ridge cheaper to buy in?
Cranbourne has the lower median house price at $713,500, roughly 16% below Botanic Ridge ($852,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cranbourne or Botanic Ridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Botanic Ridge scores 1012 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.
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