Cranbourne West at a glance
Median house
$700,000
Median unit
$492,500
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
20.0k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Cranbourne West.
The postcode for Cranbourne West is 3977 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Cranbourne West is $700,000.
Cranbourne West (3977) sits in the Frankston region of Victoria. The median house here is $700,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cranbourne West has roughly 19,969 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cranbourne West scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cranbourne West's population at 19,969, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19,969
Median age
32
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $700,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $492,500, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $140,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Cranbourne West on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$700,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $492,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$700,000
$492,500
19,969
Median age: 32
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.82% (median rent $380/wk against a $700,000 price tag). Units yield 3.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.82%
Based on $700,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.96%
Based on $492,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,110
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cranbourne West.
Local schools for Cranbourne West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cranbourne West Secondary College
Quarters Primary School
Cranbourne West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cranbourne West.
- What is the median house price in Cranbourne West?
- The median house price in Cranbourne West, VIC 3977 is $700,000. The median unit price is $492,500.
- What is the Cranbourne West postcode?
- Cranbourne West is in the 3977 postcode, in VIC, in the Frankston City Council region.
- Where is Cranbourne West?
- Cranbourne West is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3977. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Frankston City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cranbourne West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Cranbourne West?
- There are 20 schools serving Cranbourne West on this page, including Cranbourne West Secondary College, St Peter's College, Quarters Primary School.
- How walkable is Cranbourne West?
- Cranbourne West has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cranbourne West?
- Cranbourne West is close to Cranbourne, Lyndhurst, Sandhurst, Junction Village, Botanic Ridge.
- What is the population of Cranbourne West?
- The population of Cranbourne West is approximately 19,969 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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