Cranbourne West, VIC 3977 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cranbourne West is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3977, home to 19,969 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Frankston local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 44 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 19,969
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $1,856 /week
- Median personal income
- $822 /week
- Median family income
- $1,936 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Holt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Cranbourne West Secondary College
- St Peter's College
- Quarters Primary School
- Cranbourne West Primary School
- Barton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 37 bus stops
- Duff St/Evans Rd
- Jacinta Dr/Duff St
- Willora Cres/Duff St
- Navarre Dr/Evans Rd
- Montrose Way/Evans Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 39 restaurants
- 86 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 55 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 44.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.1% of the 6,981 resolvable premises in Cranbourne West. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,705 across postcode 3977 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 5,607 property offences, 2,244 violent offences, 545 drug offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West (VIC 3977) had 19,969 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Cranbourne West?
The median advertised rent in Cranbourne West is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cranbourne West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Cranbourne West covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Cranbourne West Secondary College (0.7 km), St Peter's College (0.8 km), Quarters Primary School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cranbourne West?
Cranbourne West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cranbourne West?
Across postcode 3977, 10,705 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (5,607), violent (2,244), drug offences (545). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Cranbourne West?
In Cranbourne West, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (44.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Cranbourne West?
37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cranbourne West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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