Cranbourne North
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Cranbourne North, VIC 3977.
About Cranbourne North
Welcome to Cranbourne North
Cranbourne North sits in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor, part of the broader Cranbourne district roughly 45 kilometres from the CBD. It's a suburb defined by newer housing estates, wide streets and a young, family-heavy population that has settled here over the past couple of decades as the area has grown out from the older Cranbourne township.
With a median age of 32 and a population approaching 25,000, it's a suburb geared firmly towards families and first-home buyers rather than downsizers or inner-city commuters. Its neighbours — Cranbourne, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook and Narre Warren South — share a similar suburban, low-density character, making this a broader pocket of Melbourne that has grown up together around family living and accessible housing.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Cranbourne North is overwhelmingly made up of standalone houses, reflecting its identity as an estate-style growth suburb. Current listings show houses make up around 90% of the market, with land (4%) and a small share of townhouses (1%) and apartments or units (5%) rounding things out. Most homes are contemporary brick veneer builds from the last fifteen to twenty years, typically on generous suburban blocks with double garages and open-plan living areas designed for growing families.
Buyers looking for something other than a detached house have limited options here, with apartments and townhouses still a niche part of the market. That said, the consistency of housing stock tends to appeal to buyers wanting a straightforward, low-maintenance new-build lifestyle without the character-home compromises of older, established suburbs closer to the city.
The property market
Cranbourne North's median house price currently sits at $833,000, having posted growth of 8.8% recently — a strong result that reflects continued demand for family-sized homes in Melbourne's outer south-east. Units and apartments, though a small slice of the market, carry a median of $615,000, offering a more accessible entry point for buyers not chasing a full house-and-land package.
Renters can expect to pay a median of $630 a week, a figure that speaks to solid rental demand from the area's younger, family-oriented population. With such a house-dominant market, competition tends to concentrate on standard three- and four-bedroom homes, and buyers weighing up Cranbourne North against neighbouring Lyndhurst, Lynbrook or Cranbourne itself will find broadly comparable price points and housing styles across the corridor.
Getting around
Cranbourne North doesn't have its own train station, so residents typically rely on Cranbourne station on the Cranbourne line for rail access into the city, along with a network of local bus routes connecting through to Cranbourne, Narre Warren South and Lynbrook. The suburb's road network, including access via the South Gippsland Highway and connections toward the Monash Freeway, makes car travel the default for most daily trips, whether commuting toward the city or moving around the wider Casey growth corridor.
For a suburb built largely in the era of the car, this reliance on road transport is typical of the outer south-east, and most residents factor a longer commute into their lifestyle in exchange for larger, more affordable homes.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong drawcard, with several primary schools serving the local area including Courtenay Gardens Primary School, Kala Primary School and Tulliallan Primary School, all within or near the suburb. For secondary education, Alkira Secondary College serves the area, giving families a full run of schooling options without having to leave the district.
The concentration of primary schools in particular reflects just how many young families have moved into Cranbourne North's estates, and this steady pipeline of school-aged children continues to shape demand for the area's family-sized housing stock.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Cranbourne North is largely centred on home and family rather than a defined café strip or entertainment precinct — most residents head to Cranbourne's town centre nearby for a wider spread of dining, retail and services. Locally, life tends to revolve around neighbourhood parks, local shopping centres and the rhythms of school pick-ups and weekend sport, with the newer estates offering walking trails and open space woven through the residential blocks.
It suits buyers who want easy access to the conveniences of Cranbourne and the broader Casey corridor without paying inner-suburban prices, trading a bit of nightlife and café culture for space, newer homes and a quieter, community-focused pace of life.
Market snapshot
Cranbourne North property market
Median sale price
$833k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$630
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$718k
Median
$833k
Premium
$1.07m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
46%
Sold this year
190
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Cranbourne North by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Cranbourne North, VIC 3977.
Population
24,683
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$1,941
median, per week
Median rent
$385
per week
Median mortgage
$1,900
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Cranbourne North
Government school catchment
Kala Primary School
Recent results
Recently sold in Cranbourne North
$990k
23 Yorkshire Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$730k
4 Plenty Way
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
190 Wheelers Park Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$639k
8 Dalziell Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$730k
10 Agathis Alley
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
41 Datura Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$970k
15 Herring Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
21 Strettle Crescent
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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Properties & amenities in Cranbourne North
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Common questions
Cranbourne North suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Cranbourne North?
The median house price in Cranbourne North, VIC is $833k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.8%.
How much is rent in Cranbourne North?
The median weekly rent in Cranbourne North is around $630 per week.
Is Cranbourne North a good place to live?
Cranbourne North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 39 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Cranbourne North is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 24,683 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Cranbourne North?
Cranbourne North has a population of 24,683 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Cranbourne North?
There are 4 schools in or near Cranbourne North, including Courtenay Gardens Primary School, Kala Primary School and Tulliallan Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Cranbourne North?
Properties in Cranbourne North take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 46%.
How much do you need to buy in Cranbourne North?
Entry-level properties in Cranbourne North start around $718k, while premium homes reach $1.07m.
What suburbs are near Cranbourne North?
Suburbs near Cranbourne North include Cranbourne, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Eucara Lynbrook Lynbrook and Narre Warren South.
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