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Victoria · Postcode 3977
Cannons Creek postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 54 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Cannons Creek at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Cannons Creek vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cannons Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,607 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $313 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,700 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cannons Creek is a locality 54 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3977. It falls within the Mornington Peninsula region. The local government area is Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Cannons Creek has a population of 650 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,607, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 13 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Cannons Creek includes a median weekly rent of $313, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,700, with 232 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cannons Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Cannons Creek is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Cannons Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3977 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 650 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,607/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $776/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $313 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 20.0 km² |
| Population Density | 33/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 232 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.213 |
| Longitude | 145.315 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 54 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
| State Electorate | Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 116 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 61 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 167 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 214 (32.9%) |
| 65+ years | 81 (12.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 66 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 60 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 27 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 44 (18.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 93 (39.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 90 (38.6%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.