Cranbourne West, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Cranbourne West VIC is 19,969 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cranbourne West is $822 per week ($42,744 per year). Median rent in Cranbourne West is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Cranbourne West has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cranbourne West has a population density of 1,750 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Cranbourne West is India. The most common religion is No religion (30.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cranbourne West is $1,800.

There were 1,465 recorded offences in Cranbourne West in 2025-25, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (571 offences).

Population
19,969
Census 2021
Median income
$822/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$375/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
32years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Cranbourne West vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Cranbourne West is $822 a week, 7% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 456th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $375 a week, $59 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 32, 11 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureCranbourne WestTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$822/wk$767/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,856/wk$1,687/wk +10%$1,637/wk
Rent$375/wk$316/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,800/mo$1,723/mo +4%$1,733/mo
Median age3243 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.2%19.1% +1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Cranbourne West, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Cranbourne West Population

19,969 residents at the 2021 Census.

Cranbourne West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$822/wk
$42,744 per year
Ranked 3,217 of 14,663
Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
Ranked 2,632 of 14,663
Median Age
32years
6 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,800/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Cranbourne West Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,856/wk
Median rent $375/wk
Rent to income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Cranbourne West against your income

About $8,043 a month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,481/wk
Rent share 20.2%

Cranbourne West Schools

11
schools nearby
8
government
991
avg ICSEA score
8,976
total students
St Agatha's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 512 students
1047
ICSEA
St Peter's College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,089 students
1045
ICSEA
St Therese's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 239 students
1023
ICSEA
Barton Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,092 students
1020
ICSEA
Quarters Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 466 students
1003
ICSEA
Lyndhurst Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 868 students
999
ICSEA
Cranbourne West Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-11 · 1,624 students
985
ICSEA
Cranbourne Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 313 students
949
ICSEA
Cranbourne West Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
946
ICSEA
Rangebank Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 347 students
942
ICSEA
Lyndhurst Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 832 students
941
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Cranbourne West Map

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Cranbourne West, Victoria: 38.1009°S, 145.2514°E

Cranbourne West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Cranbourne West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (9,895) Female 50.4% (10,074)

Population Density

1,750
people per km²
19,969 people · 11.4 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,936
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
12.5%
Afghanistan
3.7%
New Zealand
3.1%
Sri Lanka
2.7%
Philippines
2.3%
England
1.8%
Pakistan
1.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
9.5%
Sinhalese
2.3%
Hindi
2.1%
Malayalam
1.9%
Tamil
1.6%
Samoan
1.3%
Gujarati
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
23.1%
English
22.2%
Indian
12.1%
Scottish
4.6%
Irish
4.4%
Filipino
3.3%
Chinese
2.9%
Italian
2.5%
German
2.2%
Samoan
2.1%
Sri Lankan
2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.3%
Catholic
17.4%
Islam
8.9%
Other religions
8.8%
Sikhism
8.4%
Hinduism
8.0%
Not stated
5.8%
Buddhism
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.9% 7,604
Separated
3.5% 514
Divorced
6.8% 992
Widowed
3.2% 476
Never married
34.6% 5,079

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
59.0%
Couple: no children
16.1%
Couple: no children under 15
11.2%
One parent: children under 15
8.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
20.3%
4 persons
22.3%
5 persons
10.3%
6+ persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Cranbourne West

Housing Tenure

Of the 6,102 occupied private dwellings in Cranbourne West at the 2021 Census, 22.4% were rented, 12.5% owned outright and 61.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 129 dwellings
Owned outright
12.5% 760 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
61.8% 3,771 dwellings
Rented
22.4% 1,364 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 70 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
6.7%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
42.4%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
34.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
28.8%
2 vehicles
47.8%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Cranbourne West

Employment

Employed full-time
44.0% 5,891 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 2,997 people
Unemployed
4.1% 553 people
Not in labour force
29.5% 3,951 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
20.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.7%
Community & Personal Service
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.2%
Managers
9.4%
Labourers
8.6%
Sales Workers
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.9%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
14.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
11.6%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Train
1.4%
Truck
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Walked only
0.6%
Bus
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
68.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.6%
Bachelor Degree
26.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.7%
Postgraduate Degree
9.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.2%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.9%
Engineering
17.8%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Health
13.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.5%
Information Technology
6.6%
Education
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.9%
Secondary: Government
17.7%
Pre-school
13.1%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
6.9%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.9%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,425
Asthma
705
Diabetes
504
Arthritis
340
Heart disease
282
Lung condition
200
Kidney disease
138
Cancer
137
Stroke
122
Dementia
32

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.9% 1,508
Did not provide
89.1% 12,373

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
7.8% 1,090
Not a volunteer
92.2% 12,838

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 10
Current ADF: Reserves
0.0% 6
Previously served
1.2% 163
Never served
98.7% 13,842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
17.9%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
13.6%
4 children
4.8%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
115
1961: 1970
235
1971: 1980
244
1981: 1990
605
1991: 2000
780
2001: 2010
3,219
2011: 2015
1,665
2016
266
2017
296
2018
310
2019
348
2020
124
2021
41

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
49.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
16,476
Moved from VIC
1,798
Moved: same area (SA2)
353
Moved from overseas
124
Moved from NSW
20
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from WA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
25.5%
15: 29 hours
10.1%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
36.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.7%
Step family: no other children
4.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.3%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cranbourne West Crime Statistics

1,465 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
571
Assault
276
Justice Procedures
194
Break & Enter
139
Property Damage
129
Fraud
53
Drug Offences
45
Weapons
28
Public Order
19
Robbery
10
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Cranbourne West

The closest suburb to Cranbourne West is Cranbourne, 2.3 km away.

Cranbourne
2.3 km away · income $707/wk · rent $342/wk
Skye (Vic.)
3.4 km away · income $844/wk · rent $410/wk
Lyndhurst (Vic.)
4.4 km away · income $955/wk · rent $430/wk
Sandhurst
4.4 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $530/wk
Botanic Ridge
4.5 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $404/wk
Lynbrook
4.9 km away · income $783/wk · rent $401/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cranbourne West

What is the population of Cranbourne West VIC?

The population of Cranbourne West VIC is 19,969 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,750 people per km². Cranbourne West is ranked #144 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cranbourne West?

The median personal income in Cranbourne West VIC is $822 per week, or $42,744 per year. The median household income is $1,856 per week. Family income is $1,936 per week. Cranbourne West is ranked #3,217 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cranbourne West?

Median rent in Cranbourne West VIC is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Cranbourne West ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cranbourne West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cranbourne West VIC is $1,800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cranbourne West?

The median age in Cranbourne West VIC is 32 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cranbourne West a good suburb to live in?

Cranbourne West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 19,969. The median income is $822/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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