Cranbourne West vs Cranbourne
Cranbourne West (median $700,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Cranbourne ($713,500).
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| Measure | Cranbourne West | Cranbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $713,500 |
| Median unit | $492,500 | $492,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 34.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 19,969 | 21,281 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 775 mm | 815 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.9°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 (997) sits above Cranbourne West (993). Cranbourne West skews owner-occupied (74%), Cranbourne runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
- For buyers
- Cranbourne West is the lower entry point at $700,000 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 993). Cranbourne West also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cranbourne West vs Cranbourne: common questions
Is Cranbourne West or Cranbourne cheaper to buy in?
Cranbourne West has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 2% below Cranbourne ($713,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cranbourne West or Cranbourne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne scores 997 vs 993 in Cranbourne West. 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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