Cranbourne East
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cranbourne East, VIC 3977.
About Cranbourne East
Welcome to Cranbourne East
Cranbourne East sits on Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor, roughly 45 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Casey, bordering Clyde and the newer pockets of Nelson Village and Eastleigh. It's a suburb built largely in the last decade or two, shaped by broad new estates, wetland reserves and a young, growing population.
With a median age of just 31 and a population approaching 25,000, Cranbourne East has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers chasing space and new-build living within reach of established Cranbourne services. It suits buyers who want a house with a backyard, room to grow, and the sense of a community still taking shape.
Housing & architecture
The suburb is dominated by contemporary house-and-land product, with houses making up 91% of current listings, alongside a small proportion of vacant land (6%), townhouses (2%) and apartments or units (1%). Expect double-storey brick veneer and rendered facades, four-bedroom family floor plans, and estates built around parks, playgrounds and stormwater wetlands rather than older-style subdivisions.
Because development has been recent and rapid, streetscapes tend to be uniform and well-presented, with driveways, low-maintenance gardens and double garages the norm. Buyers looking for character homes or older architecture will need to look elsewhere; this is very much a suburb of modern family design.
The property market
Cranbourne East's median house price currently sits at $780,000, having grown 5.4% recently, a sign of steady demand from families priced out of closer-in suburbs but still wanting new housing stock. Median rent is $610 a week, reflecting solid interest from tenants as well as owner-occupiers in the area.
With listings overwhelmingly houses and land rather than units, the suburb offers limited options for downsizers or investors chasing lower entry prices, but it remains an accessible entry point to the Melbourne market for growing households, particularly compared with established south-eastern suburbs closer to the city.
Getting around
Cranbourne East relies heavily on car travel, with arterial roads connecting residents to the Cranbourne station line via nearby Cranbourne town centre, and onward to the Monash and South Gippsland freeways for commutes into Melbourne. Bus routes link the estates to Cranbourne's retail and transport hub, though many residents find a car essential given the suburb's size and outer location.
Ongoing road and infrastructure upgrades are typical of this growth corridor, with duplications and new arterial connections gradually improving travel times as the population expands into neighbouring Clyde and Clyde North.
Schools & families
Family life is well catered for locally, with Cranbourne East Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School serving younger children, and Cranbourne East Secondary College providing local secondary options. Casey Fields Primary School and the private Casey Grammar School add further choice, while St Peter's College's Clyde North campus extends options into the neighbouring suburb.
This density of schooling within and around the suburb is a major drawcard for the families who make up much of Cranbourne East's population, reducing the need for long school commutes despite the outer suburban setting.
Parks & recreation
New estates in Cranbourne East have generally been planned with open space in mind, featuring local parks, walking trails and wetland reserves woven through the residential blocks. Casey Fields, a major regional sports and recreation precinct nearby, adds access to sporting ovals, courts and community facilities that serve the wider Cranbourne and Clyde area.
For bigger outings, the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the wider Casey-Cardinia parklands network are within a reasonably short drive, giving residents a mix of everyday local green space and larger regional attractions.
Market snapshot
Cranbourne East property market
Median sale price
$780k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$610
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$669k
Median
$780k
Premium
$957k
Days on market
26
Auction clearance
47%
Sold this year
275
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cranbourne East by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cranbourne East, VIC 3977.
Population
24,679
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$1,912
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cranbourne East
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St Peter's College - Clyde North Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Cranbourne East
$870k
2 Rocky Street
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
8 Newmarket street
Sold ~July 2026
$630k
20 Hawkeseye Way
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
4 Starling Street
Sold ~July 2026
$810k
34 Archers Field Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
10 Joplin Close
Sold ~July 2026
$811k
23 Emmer Green Retreat
Sold ~July 2026
$931k
6 Dunstan Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Cranbourne East suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cranbourne East?
The median house price in Cranbourne East, VIC is $780k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.4%.
How much is rent in Cranbourne East?
The median weekly rent in Cranbourne East is around $610 per week.
Is Cranbourne East a good place to live?
Cranbourne East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 45 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Cranbourne East is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 24,679 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cranbourne East?
Cranbourne East has a population of 24,679 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Cranbourne East?
There are 6 schools in or near Cranbourne East, including Casey Grammar School, Casey Fields Primary School and Cranbourne East Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Cranbourne East?
Properties in Cranbourne East take around 26 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 47%.
How much do you need to buy in Cranbourne East?
Entry-level properties in Cranbourne East start around $669k, while premium homes reach $957k.
What suburbs are near Cranbourne East?
Suburbs near Cranbourne East include Nelson Village Cranbourne East, Eastleigh Cranbourne East, Todracrescent Clyde, Clyde and Riverfield Clyde.
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