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Cranbourne North Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cranbourne North Compares
Cranbourne North vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cranbourne North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,941 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $385 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Cranbourne North is a locality 40 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, Cranbourne North has a population of 24,683 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,941, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 175 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Cranbourne North includes a median weekly rent of $385, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 7,280 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cranbourne North scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Cranbourne North include Alkira Secondary College, Tulliallan Primary School and Courtenay Gardens Primary School.
Cranbourne North is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Cranbourne North Details
| Postcode | 3977 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 24,683 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,941/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $789/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $385 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2411/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,280 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 175 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.07 |
| Longitude | 145.291 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 40 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6,465 (26.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,315 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,032 (32.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,170 (20.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,699 (6.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,881 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 1,226 (5.0%) |
| Arthritis | 1,188 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 582 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 341 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 212 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 48 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 153 (2.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,953 (27.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,377 (46.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,733 (24.0%) |
Schools in Cranbourne North
Suburbs Near Cranbourne North
Same Postcode (3977)
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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.